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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,355.80, 33,540.90 and 14,968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,355.80, 33,540.90 and 14,968.60 is: 22,457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,355.80 : 33,540.90 = 14,968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,355.80/33,540.90 = 14,968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,355.80x = 33,540.90 × 14,968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,355.80x = 502,060,315.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,060,315.74/22,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,457.72

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