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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,552.47, 33,828.69 and 14,245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,552.47, 33,828.69 and 14,245.11 is: 21,367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,552.47 : 33,828.69 = 14,245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,552.47/33,828.69 = 14,245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,552.47x = 33,828.69 × 14,245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,552.47x = 481,893,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,893,410.21/22,552.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.66

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