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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,855.56, 34,252.20 and 13,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,855.56, 34,252.20 and 13,974 is: 20,941.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,855.56 : 34,252.20 = 13,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,855.56/34,252.20 = 13,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,855.56x = 34,252.20 × 13,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,855.56x = 478,640,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,640,242.80/22,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,941.96

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