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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,459.59, 33,634.01 and 14,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,459.59, 33,634.01 and 14,118.92 is: 21,143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,459.59 : 33,634.01 = 14,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,459.59/33,634.01 = 14,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,459.59x = 33,634.01 × 14,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,459.59x = 474,875,889.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,875,889.72/22,459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.57

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