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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,569.87, 33,907.20 and 14,162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,569.87, 33,907.20 and 14,162.22 is: 21,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,569.87 : 33,907.20 = 14,162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,569.87/33,907.20 = 14,162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,569.87x = 33,907.20 × 14,162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,569.87x = 480,201,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,201,225.98/22,569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,276.21

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