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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,762.20, 34,125.47 and 14,440.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,762.20, 34,125.47 and 14,440.66 is: 21,649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,762.20 : 34,125.47 = 14,440.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,762.20/34,125.47 = 14,440.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,762.20x = 34,125.47 × 14,440.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,762.20x = 492,794,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,794,345.71/22,762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,649.68

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