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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,451.60, 33,661.20 and 14,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,451.60, 33,661.20 and 14,664.80 is: 21,986.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,451.60 : 33,661.20 = 14,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,451.60/33,661.20 = 14,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,451.60x = 33,661.20 × 14,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,451.60x = 493,634,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,634,765.76/22,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,986.62

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