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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,571.91, 33,863.63 and 14,310.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,571.91, 33,863.63 and 14,310.63 is: 21,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,571.91 : 33,863.63 = 14,310.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,571.91/33,863.63 = 14,310.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,571.91x = 33,863.63 × 14,310.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,571.91x = 484,609,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,609,807.83/22,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,469.60

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