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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,695.54, 34,039.71 and 14,350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,695.54, 34,039.71 and 14,350.38 is: 21,523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,695.54 : 34,039.71 = 14,350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,695.54/34,039.71 = 14,350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,695.54x = 34,039.71 × 14,350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,695.54x = 488,482,773.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,482,773.59/22,695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.29

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