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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,785.21, 34,185.51 and 14,358.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,785.21, 34,185.51 and 14,358.06 is: 21,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,785.21 : 34,185.51 = 14,358.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,785.21/34,185.51 = 14,358.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,785.21x = 34,185.51 × 14,358.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,785.21x = 490,837,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,837,603.71/22,785.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,541.94

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