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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,586.34, 33,873.11 and 14,253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,586.34, 33,873.11 and 14,253.86 is: 21,376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,586.34 : 33,873.11 = 14,253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,586.34/33,873.11 = 14,253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,586.34x = 33,873.11 × 14,253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,586.34x = 482,822,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,822,567.70/22,586.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.75

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