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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,451.78, 33,594.14 and 14,092.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,451.78, 33,594.14 and 14,092.65 is: 21,086.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,451.78 : 33,594.14 = 14,092.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,451.78/33,594.14 = 14,092.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,451.78x = 33,594.14 × 14,092.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,451.78x = 473,430,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,430,492.30/22,451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,086.54

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