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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,832.40, 34,306.20 and 14,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,832.40, 34,306.20 and 14,516.40 is: 21,811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,832.40 : 34,306.20 = 14,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,832.40/34,306.20 = 14,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,832.40x = 34,306.20 × 14,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,832.40x = 498,002,521.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,002,521.68/22,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,811.22

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