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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.25, 33,988.80 and 14,330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.25, 33,988.80 and 14,330.78 is: 21,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.25 : 33,988.80 = 14,330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.25/33,988.80 = 14,330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.25x = 33,988.80 × 14,330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.25x = 487,086,015.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,086,015.26/22,663.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,492.33

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