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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.20, 34,308.90 and 14,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.20, 34,308.90 and 14,110.20 is: 21,178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.20 : 34,308.90 = 14,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.20/34,308.90 = 14,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.20x = 34,308.90 × 14,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.20x = 484,105,440.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,105,440.78/22,858.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,178.63

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