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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,930.80, 34,396.20 and 14,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,930.80, 34,396.20 and 14,182.80 is: 21,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,930.80 : 34,396.20 = 14,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,930.80/34,396.20 = 14,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,930.80x = 34,396.20 × 14,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,930.80x = 487,834,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,834,425.36/22,930.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.20

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