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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,905.99, 34,369.31 and 14,583.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,905.99, 34,369.31 and 14,583.85 is: 21,882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,905.99 : 34,369.31 = 14,583.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,905.99/34,369.31 = 14,583.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,905.99x = 34,369.31 × 14,583.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,905.99x = 501,236,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,236,812.18/22,905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,882.35

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