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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,812.70, 34,240.65 and 14,064.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,812.70, 34,240.65 and 14,064.70 is: 21,110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,812.70 : 34,240.65 = 14,064.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,812.70/34,240.65 = 14,064.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,812.70x = 34,240.65 × 14,064.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,812.70x = 481,584,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,584,470.06/22,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,110.37

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