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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,905.53, 34,296.71 and 14,540.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,905.53, 34,296.71 and 14,540.25 is: 21,771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,905.53 : 34,296.71 = 14,540.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,905.53/34,296.71 = 14,540.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,905.53x = 34,296.71 × 14,540.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,905.53x = 498,682,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,682,664.88/22,905.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,771.28

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