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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.40, 33,547.20 and 14,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.40, 33,547.20 and 14,595.20 is: 21,867.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.40 : 33,547.20 = 14,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.40/33,547.20 = 14,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.40x = 33,547.20 × 14,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.40x = 489,628,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,628,093.44/22,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,867.77

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