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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,462.52, 33,648.75 and 14,537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,462.52, 33,648.75 and 14,537.68 is: 21,777.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,462.52 : 33,648.75 = 14,537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,462.52/33,648.75 = 14,537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,462.52x = 33,648.75 × 14,537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,462.52x = 489,174,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,174,675.78/22,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,777.38

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