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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,992.92, 34,421.34 and 14,199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,992.92, 34,421.34 and 14,199.56 is: 21,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,992.92 : 34,421.34 = 14,199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,992.92/34,421.34 = 14,199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,992.92x = 34,421.34 × 14,199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,992.92x = 488,767,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,767,882.61/22,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,257.32

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