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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,352.54, 33,558.12 and 14,989.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,352.54, 33,558.12 and 14,989.95 is: 22,504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,352.54 : 33,558.12 = 14,989.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,352.54/33,558.12 = 14,989.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,352.54x = 33,558.12 × 14,989.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,352.54x = 503,034,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,034,540.89/22,352.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,504.59

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