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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,611.99, 33,917.94 and 14,818.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,611.99, 33,917.94 and 14,818.98 is: 22,228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,611.99 : 33,917.94 = 14,818.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,611.99/33,917.94 = 14,818.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,611.99x = 33,917.94 × 14,818.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,611.99x = 502,629,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,629,274.50/22,611.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,228.44

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