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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,983.92, 34,407.84 and 14,190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,983.92, 34,407.84 and 14,190.56 is: 21,243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,983.92 : 34,407.84 = 14,190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,983.92/34,407.84 = 14,190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,983.92x = 34,407.84 × 14,190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,983.92x = 488,266,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,266,517.99/22,983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,243.83

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