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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,852.18, 34,278.33 and 14,068.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,852.18, 34,278.33 and 14,068.69 is: 21,103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,852.18 : 34,278.33 = 14,068.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,852.18/34,278.33 = 14,068.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,852.18x = 34,278.33 × 14,068.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,852.18x = 482,251,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,251,198.49/22,852.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,103.07

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