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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,581.87, 33,735.45 and 14,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,581.87, 33,735.45 and 14,619.52 is: 21,840.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,581.87 : 33,735.45 = 14,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,581.87/33,735.45 = 14,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,581.87x = 33,735.45 × 14,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,581.87x = 493,196,122.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,196,122.53/22,581.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,840.36

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