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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,642.63, 33,919.76 and 14,827.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,642.63, 33,919.76 and 14,827.75 is: 22,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,642.63 : 33,919.76 = 14,827.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,642.63/33,919.76 = 14,827.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,642.63x = 33,919.76 × 14,827.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,642.63x = 502,953,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,953,721.34/22,642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,212.69

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