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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,811.40, 34,199.48 and 14,474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,811.40, 34,199.48 and 14,474.06 is: 21,699.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,811.40 : 34,199.48 = 14,474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,811.40/34,199.48 = 14,474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,811.40x = 34,199.48 × 14,474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,811.40x = 495,005,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,005,325.49/22,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,699.91

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