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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.60, 34,492.80 and 14,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.60, 34,492.80 and 14,225.60 is: 21,358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.60 : 34,492.80 = 14,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.60/34,492.80 = 14,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.60x = 34,492.80 × 14,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.60x = 490,680,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,680,775.68/22,973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.46

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