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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,870.54, 34,251.04 and 14,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,870.54, 34,251.04 and 14,524.44 is: 21,751.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,870.54 : 34,251.04 = 14,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,870.54/34,251.04 = 14,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,870.54x = 34,251.04 × 14,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,870.54x = 497,477,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,477,175.42/22,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,751.88

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