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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,987.40, 34,448.70 and 14,196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,987.40, 34,448.70 and 14,196.20 is: 21,274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,987.40 : 34,448.70 = 14,196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,987.40/34,448.70 = 14,196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,987.40x = 34,448.70 × 14,196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,987.40x = 489,040,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,040,634.94/22,987.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.29

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