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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,497.88, 33,702.94 and 14,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,497.88, 33,702.94 and 14,683 is: 21,995.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,497.88 : 33,702.94 = 14,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,497.88/33,702.94 = 14,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,497.88x = 33,702.94 × 14,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,497.88x = 494,860,268.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,860,268.02/22,497.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.86

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