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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,347.20, 33,520.80 and 14,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,347.20, 33,520.80 and 14,974.40 is: 22,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,347.20 : 33,520.80 = 14,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,347.20/33,520.80 = 14,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,347.20x = 33,520.80 × 14,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,347.20x = 501,953,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,953,867.52/22,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,461.60

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