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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,897.46, 34,314.96 and 14,015.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,897.46, 34,314.96 and 14,015.87 is: 21,004.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,897.46 : 34,314.96 = 14,015.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,897.46/34,314.96 = 14,015.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,897.46x = 34,314.96 × 14,015.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,897.46x = 480,954,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,954,018.42/22,897.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,004.69

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