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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,865.70, 34,320.15 and 14,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,865.70, 34,320.15 and 14,117.70 is: 21,189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,865.70 : 34,320.15 = 14,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,865.70/34,320.15 = 14,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,865.70x = 34,320.15 × 14,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,865.70x = 484,521,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,521,581.66/22,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.89

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