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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,882.20, 34,344.90 and 14,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,882.20, 34,344.90 and 14,134.20 is: 21,214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,882.20 : 34,344.90 = 14,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,882.20/34,344.90 = 14,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,882.20x = 34,344.90 × 14,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,882.20x = 485,437,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,437,685.58/22,882.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,214.64

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