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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,413.70, 33,620.55 and 14,977.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,413.70, 33,620.55 and 14,977.90 is: 22,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,413.70 : 33,620.55 = 14,977.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,413.70/33,620.55 = 14,977.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,413.70x = 33,620.55 × 14,977.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,413.70x = 503,565,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,565,235.85/22,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.85

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