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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,886.46, 34,298.46 and 14,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,886.46, 34,298.46 and 14,004.86 is: 20,988.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,886.46 : 34,298.46 = 14,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,886.46/34,298.46 = 14,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,886.46x = 34,298.46 × 14,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,886.46x = 480,344,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,344,959.02/22,886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.17

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