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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.45, 33,897.02 and 14,812.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.45, 33,897.02 and 14,812.57 is: 22,189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.45 : 33,897.02 = 14,812.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.45/33,897.02 = 14,812.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.45x = 33,897.02 × 14,812.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.45x = 502,101,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,101,737.99/22,627.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,189.94

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