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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,982.40, 34,441.20 and 14,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,982.40, 34,441.20 and 14,191.20 is: 21,266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,982.40 : 34,441.20 = 14,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,982.40/34,441.20 = 14,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,982.40x = 34,441.20 × 14,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,982.40x = 488,761,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,761,957.44/22,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,266.79

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