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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,856.80, 34,285.20 and 14,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,856.80, 34,285.20 and 14,983.60 is: 22,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,856.80 : 34,285.20 = 14,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,856.80/34,285.20 = 14,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,856.80x = 34,285.20 × 14,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,856.80x = 513,715,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,715,722.72/22,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.40

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