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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,435.85, 33,603.96 and 14,512.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,435.85, 33,603.96 and 14,512.84 is: 21,737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,435.85 : 33,603.96 = 14,512.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,435.85/33,603.96 = 14,512.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,435.85x = 33,603.96 × 14,512.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,435.85x = 487,688,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,688,894.85/22,435.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,737.04

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