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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,314.97, 33,441.38 and 14,827.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,314.97, 33,441.38 and 14,827.33 is: 22,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,314.97 : 33,441.38 = 14,827.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,314.97/33,441.38 = 14,827.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,314.97x = 33,441.38 × 14,827.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,314.97x = 495,846,135.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,846,135.57/22,314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.34

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