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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,460.25, 33,669.99 and 14,115

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,460.25, 33,669.99 and 14,115 is: 21,159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,460.25 : 33,669.99 = 14,115 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,460.25/33,669.99 = 14,115/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,460.25x = 33,669.99 × 14,115
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,460.25x = 475,251,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,251,908.85/22,460.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.69

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