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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,459.84, 33,701.12 and 14,968.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,459.84, 33,701.12 and 14,968.51 is: 22,460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,459.84 : 33,701.12 = 14,968.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,459.84/33,701.12 = 14,968.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,459.84x = 33,701.12 × 14,968.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,459.84x = 504,455,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,455,551.73/22,459.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,460.34

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