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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.19, 33,896.64 and 14,812.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.19, 33,896.64 and 14,812.31 is: 22,189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.19 : 33,896.64 = 14,812.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.19/33,896.64 = 14,812.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.19x = 33,896.64 × 14,812.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.19x = 502,087,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,087,624.38/22,627.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,189.57

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