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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,748.16, 34,159.28 and 14,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,748.16, 34,159.28 and 14,038.44 is: 21,080.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,748.16 : 34,159.28 = 14,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,748.16/34,159.28 = 14,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,748.16x = 34,159.28 × 14,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,748.16x = 479,543,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,543,002.72/22,748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.52

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