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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,740.98, 34,054.50 and 14,395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,740.98, 34,054.50 and 14,395.82 is: 21,557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,740.98 : 34,054.50 = 14,395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,740.98/34,054.50 = 14,395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,740.98x = 34,054.50 × 14,395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,740.98x = 490,242,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,242,452.19/22,740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,557.67

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