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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,986.40, 34,447.20 and 14,195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,986.40, 34,447.20 and 14,195.20 is: 21,272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,986.40 : 34,447.20 = 14,195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,986.40/34,447.20 = 14,195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,986.40x = 34,447.20 × 14,195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,986.40x = 488,984,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,984,893.44/22,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,272.79

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