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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,806.84, 34,203.78 and 14,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,806.84, 34,203.78 and 14,474.28 is: 21,707.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,806.84 : 34,203.78 = 14,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,806.84/34,203.78 = 14,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,806.84x = 34,203.78 × 14,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,806.84x = 495,075,088.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,075,088.78/22,806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,707.31

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