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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.27, 34,411.42 and 14,212.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.27, 34,411.42 and 14,212.39 is: 21,264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.27 : 34,411.42 = 14,212.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.27/34,411.42 = 14,212.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.27x = 34,411.42 × 14,212.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.27x = 489,068,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,068,521.49/22,999.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.52

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