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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,744.48, 34,059.72 and 14,399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,744.48, 34,059.72 and 14,399.32 is: 21,562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,744.48 : 34,059.72 = 14,399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,744.48/34,059.72 = 14,399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,744.48x = 34,059.72 × 14,399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,744.48x = 490,436,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,436,807.39/22,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.89

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