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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,342.62, 33,464.72 and 14,912.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,342.62, 33,464.72 and 14,912.29 is: 22,335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,342.62 : 33,464.72 = 14,912.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,342.62/33,464.72 = 14,912.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,342.62x = 33,464.72 × 14,912.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,342.62x = 499,035,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,035,609.41/22,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,335.59

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