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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,662.60, 33,929.10 and 22,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,662.60, 33,929.10 and 22,014.60 is: 32,958.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,662.60 : 33,929.10 = 22,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,662.60/33,929.10 = 22,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,662.60x = 33,929.10 × 22,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,662.60x = 746,935,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,935,564.86/22,662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,958.95

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