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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.80, 34,433.70 and 14,207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.80, 34,433.70 and 14,207.80 is: 21,311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.80 : 34,433.70 = 14,207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.80/34,433.70 = 14,207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.80x = 34,433.70 × 14,207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.80x = 489,227,122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,227,122.86/22,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,311.70

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