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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,641.45, 33,975.99 and 14,309.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,641.45, 33,975.99 and 14,309.99 is: 21,473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,641.45 : 33,975.99 = 14,309.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,641.45/33,975.99 = 14,309.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,641.45x = 33,975.99 × 14,309.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,641.45x = 486,195,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,195,981.01/22,641.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.72

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