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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,722.83, 34,072.90 and 14,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,722.83, 34,072.90 and 14,396.54 is: 21,587.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,722.83 : 34,072.90 = 14,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,722.83/34,072.90 = 14,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,722.83x = 34,072.90 × 14,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,722.83x = 490,531,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,531,742.39/22,722.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,587.62

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