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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,816.62, 34,220.61 and 14,379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,816.62, 34,220.61 and 14,379.66 is: 21,566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,816.62 : 34,220.61 = 14,379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,816.62/34,220.61 = 14,379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,816.62x = 34,220.61 × 14,379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,816.62x = 492,080,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,080,736.79/22,816.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,566.77

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