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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,676.20, 34,014.30 and 14,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,676.20, 34,014.30 and 14,365.60 is: 21,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,676.20 : 34,014.30 = 14,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,676.20/34,014.30 = 14,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,676.20x = 34,014.30 × 14,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,676.20x = 488,635,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,635,828.08/22,676.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,548.40

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