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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,349.61, 33,535.95 and 14,858.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,349.61, 33,535.95 and 14,858.37 is: 22,295.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,349.61 : 33,535.95 = 14,858.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,349.61/33,535.95 = 14,858.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,349.61x = 33,535.95 × 14,858.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,349.61x = 498,289,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,289,553.40/22,349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,295.22

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