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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,385.48, 33,647.94 and 14,118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,385.48, 33,647.94 and 14,118.62 is: 21,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,385.48 : 33,647.94 = 14,118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,385.48/33,647.94 = 14,118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,385.48x = 33,647.94 × 14,118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,385.48x = 475,062,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,062,310.40/22,385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,221.90

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