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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,301.58, 33,386.76 and 14,887.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,301.58, 33,386.76 and 14,887.65 is: 22,287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,301.58 : 33,386.76 = 14,887.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,301.58/33,386.76 = 14,887.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,301.58x = 33,386.76 × 14,887.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,301.58x = 497,050,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,050,397.51/22,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,287.68

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