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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.88, 34,543.56 and 14,295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.88, 34,543.56 and 14,295.64 is: 21,470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.88 : 34,543.56 = 14,295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.88/34,543.56 = 14,295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.88x = 34,543.56 × 14,295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.88x = 493,822,298.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,822,298.08/22,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,470.65

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