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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,410.73, 33,631.38 and 14,516.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,410.73, 33,631.38 and 14,516.88 is: 21,785.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,410.73 : 33,631.38 = 14,516.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,410.73/33,631.38 = 14,516.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,410.73x = 33,631.38 × 14,516.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,410.73x = 488,222,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,222,707.69/22,410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,785.22

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