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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,865.69, 34,308.77 and 14,543.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,865.69, 34,308.77 and 14,543.55 is: 21,821.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,865.69 : 34,308.77 = 14,543.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,865.69/34,308.77 = 14,543.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,865.69x = 34,308.77 × 14,543.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,865.69x = 498,971,239.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,971,239.22/22,865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,821.83

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