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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,870.20, 34,326.90 and 14,122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,870.20, 34,326.90 and 14,122.20 is: 21,196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,870.20 : 34,326.90 = 14,122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,870.20/34,326.90 = 14,122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,870.20x = 34,326.90 × 14,122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,870.20x = 484,771,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,771,347.18/22,870.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.64

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