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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.93, 33,525.18 and 14,878.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.93, 33,525.18 and 14,878.49 is: 22,322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.93 : 33,525.18 = 14,878.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.93/33,525.18 = 14,878.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.93x = 33,525.18 × 14,878.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.93x = 498,803,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,803,887.75/22,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.91

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