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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,993.39, 34,533.82 and 14,289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,993.39, 34,533.82 and 14,289.13 is: 21,460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,993.39 : 34,533.82 = 14,289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,993.39/34,533.82 = 14,289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,993.39x = 34,533.82 × 14,289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,993.39x = 493,458,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,458,243.38/22,993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,460.87

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