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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.02, 34,411.05 and 14,212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.02, 34,411.05 and 14,212.14 is: 21,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.02 : 34,411.05 = 14,212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.02/34,411.05 = 14,212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.02x = 34,411.05 × 14,212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.02x = 489,054,660.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,054,660.15/22,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.15

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