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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,575.28, 33,725.63 and 14,612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,575.28, 33,725.63 and 14,612.93 is: 21,830.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,575.28 : 33,725.63 = 14,612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,575.28/33,725.63 = 14,612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,575.28x = 33,725.63 × 14,612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,575.28x = 492,830,270.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,830,270.40/22,575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,830.53

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