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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,712.94, 34,080.75 and 14,369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,712.94, 34,080.75 and 14,369.94 is: 21,562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,712.94 : 34,080.75 = 14,369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,712.94/34,080.75 = 14,369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,712.94x = 34,080.75 × 14,369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,712.94x = 489,738,332.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,738,332.66/22,712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.08

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