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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,744.23, 34,059.38 and 14,399.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,744.23, 34,059.38 and 14,399.07 is: 21,562.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,744.23 : 34,059.38 = 14,399.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,744.23/34,059.38 = 14,399.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,744.23x = 34,059.38 × 14,399.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,744.23x = 490,423,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,423,324.78/22,744.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.54

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