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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,302.08, 33,387.51 and 14,888.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,302.08, 33,387.51 and 14,888.15 is: 22,288.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,302.08 : 33,387.51 = 14,888.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,302.08/33,387.51 = 14,888.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,302.08x = 33,387.51 × 14,888.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,302.08x = 497,078,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,078,257.01/22,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,288.43

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