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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,457.97, 33,694.44 and 14,991.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,457.97, 33,694.44 and 14,991.39 is: 22,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,457.97 : 33,694.44 = 14,991.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,457.97/33,694.44 = 14,991.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,457.97x = 33,694.44 × 14,991.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,457.97x = 505,126,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,126,490.87/22,457.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,492.08

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