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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,593.58, 33,848.81 and 14,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,593.58, 33,848.81 and 14,158.52 is: 21,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,593.58 : 33,848.81 = 14,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,593.58/33,848.81 = 14,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,593.58x = 33,848.81 × 14,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,593.58x = 479,248,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,248,993.35/22,593.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,211.73

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