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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,806.45, 34,172.82 and 14,022.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,806.45, 34,172.82 and 14,022.81 is: 21,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,806.45 : 34,172.82 = 14,022.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,806.45/34,172.82 = 14,022.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,806.45x = 34,172.82 × 14,022.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,806.45x = 479,198,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,198,962.02/22,806.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.55

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