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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.80, 34,462.20 and 14,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.80, 34,462.20 and 14,226.80 is: 21,340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.80 : 34,462.20 = 14,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.80/34,462.20 = 14,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.80x = 34,462.20 × 14,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.80x = 490,286,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,286,826.96/22,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,340.20

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