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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,618.58, 33,879.99 and 14,294.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,618.58, 33,879.99 and 14,294.34 is: 21,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,618.58 : 33,879.99 = 14,294.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,618.58/33,879.99 = 14,294.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,618.58x = 33,879.99 × 14,294.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,618.58x = 484,292,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,292,096.26/22,618.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,411.25

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