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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,982.92, 34,406.34 and 14,189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,982.92, 34,406.34 and 14,189.56 is: 21,242.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,982.92 : 34,406.34 = 14,189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,982.92/34,406.34 = 14,189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,982.92x = 34,406.34 × 14,189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,982.92x = 488,210,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,210,825.81/22,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,242.33

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