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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,872.04, 34,253.29 and 14,525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,872.04, 34,253.29 and 14,525.94 is: 21,754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,872.04 : 34,253.29 = 14,525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,872.04/34,253.29 = 14,525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,872.04x = 34,253.29 × 14,525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,872.04x = 497,561,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,561,235.34/22,872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,754.13

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