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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,356.68, 33,491.02 and 14,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,356.68, 33,491.02 and 14,855.28 is: 22,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,356.68 : 33,491.02 = 14,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,356.68/33,491.02 = 14,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,356.68x = 33,491.02 × 14,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,356.68x = 497,518,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,518,479.59/22,356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.68

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