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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,679.30, 34,014.90 and 14,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,679.30, 34,014.90 and 14,344.40 is: 21,514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,679.30 : 34,014.90 = 14,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,679.30/34,014.90 = 14,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,679.30x = 34,014.90 × 14,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,679.30x = 487,923,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,923,331.56/22,679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.04

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