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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,656.38, 34,041.96 and 14,340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,656.38, 34,041.96 and 14,340.29 is: 21,546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,656.38 : 34,041.96 = 14,340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,656.38/34,041.96 = 14,340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,656.38x = 34,041.96 × 14,340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,656.38x = 488,171,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,171,408.36/22,656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.76

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