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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,655.40, 33,912.36 and 14,322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,655.40, 33,912.36 and 14,322.93 is: 21,439.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,655.40 : 33,912.36 = 14,322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,655.40/33,912.36 = 14,322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,655.40x = 33,912.36 × 14,322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,655.40x = 485,724,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,724,358.41/22,655.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,439.67

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