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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,807.80, 34,211.70 and 14,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,807.80, 34,211.70 and 14,059.80 is: 21,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,807.80 : 34,211.70 = 14,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,807.80/34,211.70 = 14,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,807.80x = 34,211.70 × 14,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,807.80x = 481,009,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,009,659.66/22,807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,089.70

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