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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.42, 34,306.92 and 14,542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.42, 34,306.92 and 14,542.30 is: 21,819.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.42 : 34,306.92 = 14,542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.42/34,306.92 = 14,542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.42x = 34,306.92 × 14,542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.42x = 498,901,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,901,522.72/22,864.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.99

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