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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,579.76, 33,732.29 and 14,617.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,579.76, 33,732.29 and 14,617.41 is: 21,837.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,579.76 : 33,732.29 = 14,617.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,579.76/33,732.29 = 14,617.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,579.76x = 33,732.29 × 14,617.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,579.76x = 493,078,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,078,544.51/22,579.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,837.20

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