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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,617.08, 33,845.40 and 14,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,617.08, 33,845.40 and 14,714.72 is: 22,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,617.08 : 33,845.40 = 14,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,617.08/33,845.40 = 14,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,617.08x = 33,845.40 × 14,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,617.08x = 498,025,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,025,584.29/22,617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,019.89

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