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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,718.27, 34,055.54 and 13,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,718.27, 34,055.54 and 13,955.69 is: 20,920.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,718.27 : 34,055.54 = 13,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,718.27/34,055.54 = 13,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,718.27x = 34,055.54 × 13,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,718.27x = 475,268,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,268,489.24/22,718.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,920.10

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