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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.78, 34,285.20 and 14,079.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.78, 34,285.20 and 14,079.10 is: 21,125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.78 : 34,285.20 = 14,079.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.78/34,285.20 = 14,079.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.78x = 34,285.20 × 14,079.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.78x = 482,704,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,704,759.32/22,849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,125.14

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