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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.16, 33,486.09 and 14,433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.16, 33,486.09 and 14,433.58 is: 21,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.16 : 33,486.09 = 14,433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.16/33,486.09 = 14,433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.16x = 33,486.09 × 14,433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.16x = 483,324,158.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,324,158.90/22,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,642.52

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