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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.80, 33,499.80 and 14,614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.80, 33,499.80 and 14,614.80 is: 21,865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.80 : 33,499.80 = 14,614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.80/33,499.80 = 14,614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.80x = 33,499.80 × 14,614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.80x = 489,592,877.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,592,877.04/22,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,865.81

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