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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,998.62, 34,541.70 and 14,294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,998.62, 34,541.70 and 14,294.36 is: 21,468.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,998.62 : 34,541.70 = 14,294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,998.62/34,541.70 = 14,294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,998.62x = 34,541.70 × 14,294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,998.62x = 493,751,494.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,751,494.81/22,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,468.74

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