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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,302.39, 33,387.98 and 14,888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,302.39, 33,387.98 and 14,888.46 is: 22,288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,302.39 : 33,387.98 = 14,888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,302.39/33,387.98 = 14,888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,302.39x = 33,387.98 × 14,888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,302.39x = 497,095,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,095,530.27/22,302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,288.89

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