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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,963.20, 34,466.40 and 14,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,963.20, 34,466.40 and 14,215.20 is: 21,336.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,963.20 : 34,466.40 = 14,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,963.20/34,466.40 = 14,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,963.20x = 34,466.40 × 14,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,963.20x = 489,946,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,946,769.28/22,963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,336.17

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