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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,873.20, 34,331.40 and 14,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,873.20, 34,331.40 and 14,125.20 is: 21,201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,873.20 : 34,331.40 = 14,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,873.20/34,331.40 = 14,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,873.20x = 34,331.40 × 14,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,873.20x = 484,937,891.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,937,891.28/22,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,201.14

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