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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,806.20, 34,230.90 and 14,058.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,806.20, 34,230.90 and 14,058.20 is: 21,100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,806.20 : 34,230.90 = 14,058.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,806.20/34,230.90 = 14,058.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,806.20x = 34,230.90 × 14,058.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,806.20x = 481,224,838.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,224,838.38/22,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,100.61

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