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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,298.64, 33,441.48 and 14,548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,298.64, 33,441.48 and 14,548.56 is: 21,818.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,298.64 : 33,441.48 = 14,548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,298.64/33,441.48 = 14,548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,298.64x = 33,441.48 × 14,548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,298.64x = 486,525,378.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,525,378.27/22,298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,818.61

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