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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,666.10, 33,962.70 and 14,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,666.10, 33,962.70 and 14,331.20 is: 21,473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,666.10 : 33,962.70 = 14,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,666.10/33,962.70 = 14,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,666.10x = 33,962.70 × 14,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,666.10x = 486,726,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,726,246.24/22,666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.75

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