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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.58, 33,897.21 and 14,812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.58, 33,897.21 and 14,812.70 is: 22,190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.58 : 33,897.21 = 14,812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.58/33,897.21 = 14,812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.58x = 33,897.21 × 14,812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.58x = 502,109,033.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,109,033.08/22,627.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,190.14

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