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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,821.70, 34,232.55 and 14,028.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,821.70, 34,232.55 and 14,028.10 is: 21,042.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,821.70 : 34,232.55 = 14,028.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,821.70/34,232.55 = 14,028.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,821.70x = 34,232.55 × 14,028.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,821.70x = 480,217,634.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,217,634.66/22,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.15

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