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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,904.70, 34,378.65 and 14,156.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,904.70, 34,378.65 and 14,156.70 is: 21,248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,904.70 : 34,378.65 = 14,156.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,904.70/34,378.65 = 14,156.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,904.70x = 34,378.65 × 14,156.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,904.70x = 486,688,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,688,234.46/22,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,248.40

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