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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,701.06, 33,985.98 and 14,390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,701.06, 33,985.98 and 14,390.46 is: 21,544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,701.06 : 33,985.98 = 14,390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,701.06/33,985.98 = 14,390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,701.06x = 33,985.98 × 14,390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,701.06x = 489,073,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,073,885.75/22,701.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,544.10

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