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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,580.22, 33,732.99 and 14,617.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,580.22, 33,732.99 and 14,617.87 is: 21,837.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,580.22 : 33,732.99 = 14,617.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,580.22/33,732.99 = 14,617.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,580.22x = 33,732.99 × 14,617.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,580.22x = 493,104,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,104,323.38/22,580.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,837.89

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