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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,706.89, 34,048.94 and 14,403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,706.89, 34,048.94 and 14,403.58 is: 21,598.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,706.89 : 34,048.94 = 14,403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,706.89/34,048.94 = 14,403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,706.89x = 34,048.94 × 14,403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,706.89x = 490,426,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,426,474.06/22,706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,598.14

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