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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,381.12, 33,499.82 and 14,867.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,381.12, 33,499.82 and 14,867.35 is: 22,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,381.12 : 33,499.82 = 14,867.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,381.12/33,499.82 = 14,867.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,381.12x = 33,499.82 × 14,867.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,381.12x = 498,053,474.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,053,474.54/22,381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.29

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