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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,482.95, 33,706.96 and 14,568.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,482.95, 33,706.96 and 14,568.75 is: 21,841.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,482.95 : 33,706.96 = 14,568.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,482.95/33,706.96 = 14,568.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,482.95x = 33,706.96 × 14,568.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,482.95x = 491,068,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,068,273.50/22,482.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,841.81

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