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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,706.56, 33,994.23 and 14,395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,706.56, 33,994.23 and 14,395.96 is: 21,552.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,706.56 : 33,994.23 = 14,395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,706.56/33,994.23 = 14,395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,706.56x = 33,994.23 × 14,395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,706.56x = 489,379,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,379,575.31/22,706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.34

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