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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,348.52, 33,552.08 and 14,985.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,348.52, 33,552.08 and 14,985.92 is: 22,498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,348.52 : 33,552.08 = 14,985.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,348.52/33,552.08 = 14,985.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,348.52x = 33,552.08 × 14,985.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,348.52x = 502,808,823.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,808,823.76/22,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.53

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