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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,640.95, 33,917.25 and 14,826.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,640.95, 33,917.25 and 14,826.07 is: 22,210.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,640.95 : 33,917.25 = 14,826.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,640.95/33,917.25 = 14,826.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,640.95x = 33,917.25 × 14,826.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,640.95x = 502,859,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,859,448.58/22,640.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,210.17

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