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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,814.72, 34,222.08 and 14,923.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,814.72, 34,222.08 and 14,923.87 is: 22,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,814.72 : 34,222.08 = 14,923.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,814.72/34,222.08 = 14,923.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,814.72x = 34,222.08 × 14,923.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,814.72x = 510,725,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,725,627.32/22,814.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,385.80

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