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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,995.39, 34,536.82 and 14,291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,995.39, 34,536.82 and 14,291.13 is: 21,463.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,995.39 : 34,536.82 = 14,291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,995.39/34,536.82 = 14,291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,995.39x = 34,536.82 × 14,291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,995.39x = 493,570,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,570,184.41/22,995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,463.88

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