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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,993.88, 34,534.58 and 14,289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,993.88, 34,534.58 and 14,289.62 is: 21,461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,993.88 : 34,534.58 = 14,289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,993.88/34,534.58 = 14,289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,993.88x = 34,534.58 × 14,289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,993.88x = 493,486,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,486,025.06/22,993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,461.62

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