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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,343.53, 33,475.31 and 14,925.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,343.53, 33,475.31 and 14,925.51 is: 22,361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,343.53 : 33,475.31 = 14,925.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,343.53/33,475.31 = 14,925.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,343.53x = 33,475.31 × 14,925.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,343.53x = 499,635,999.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,635,999.53/22,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.56

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