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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,631.96, 33,947.94 and 14,365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,631.96, 33,947.94 and 14,365.10 is: 21,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,631.96 : 33,947.94 = 14,365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,631.96/33,947.94 = 14,365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,631.96x = 33,947.94 × 14,365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,631.96x = 487,665,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,665,383.15/22,631.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,547.65

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