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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,434.85, 33,602.46 and 14,511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,434.85, 33,602.46 and 14,511.84 is: 21,735.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,434.85 : 33,602.46 = 14,511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,434.85/33,602.46 = 14,511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,434.85x = 33,602.46 × 14,511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,434.85x = 487,633,523.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,633,523.13/22,434.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,735.54

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