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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,872.30, 34,308.45 and 14,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,872.30, 34,308.45 and 14,124.30 is: 21,186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,872.30 : 34,308.45 = 14,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,872.30/34,308.45 = 14,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,872.30x = 34,308.45 × 14,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,872.30x = 484,582,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,582,840.34/22,872.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.45

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