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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,811.60, 34,249.80 and 14,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,811.60, 34,249.80 and 14,063.60 is: 21,115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,811.60 : 34,249.80 = 14,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,811.60/34,249.80 = 14,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,811.60x = 34,249.80 × 14,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,811.60x = 481,675,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,675,487.28/22,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.37

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