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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.40, 34,354.20 and 14,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.40, 34,354.20 and 14,133.20 is: 21,179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.40 : 34,354.20 = 14,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.40/34,354.20 = 14,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.40x = 34,354.20 × 14,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.40x = 485,534,779.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,534,779.44/22,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,179.82

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