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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,448.56, 33,680.40 and 14,118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,448.56, 33,680.40 and 14,118.76 is: 21,182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,448.56 : 33,680.40 = 14,118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,448.56/33,680.40 = 14,118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,448.56x = 33,680.40 × 14,118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,448.56x = 475,525,484.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,525,484.30/22,448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,182.89

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