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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,752.59, 34,101.63 and 14,858.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,752.59, 34,101.63 and 14,858.87 is: 22,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,752.59 : 34,101.63 = 14,858.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,752.59/34,101.63 = 14,858.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,752.59x = 34,101.63 × 14,858.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,752.59x = 506,711,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,711,516.45/22,752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,270.50

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