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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,438.35, 33,607.71 and 14,515.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,438.35, 33,607.71 and 14,515.38 is: 21,740.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,438.35 : 33,607.71 = 14,515.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,438.35/33,607.71 = 14,515.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,438.35x = 33,607.71 × 14,515.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,438.35x = 487,828,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,828,681.58/22,438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,740.84

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