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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.40, 33,466.20 and 14,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.40, 33,466.20 and 14,541.20 is: 21,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.40 : 33,466.20 = 14,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.40/33,466.20 = 14,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.40x = 33,466.20 × 14,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.40x = 486,638,707.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,638,707.44/22,336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,786.80

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