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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,516.40, 33,774.60 and 14,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,516.40, 33,774.60 and 14,643.20 is: 21,964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,516.40 : 33,774.60 = 14,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,516.40/33,774.60 = 14,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,516.40x = 33,774.60 × 14,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,516.40x = 494,568,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,568,222.72/22,516.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,964.80

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