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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.32, 33,896.83 and 14,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.32, 33,896.83 and 14,812.44 is: 22,189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.32 : 33,896.83 = 14,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.32/33,896.83 = 14,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.32x = 33,896.83 × 14,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.32x = 502,094,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,094,686.50/22,627.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,189.75

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