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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,859.20, 34,310.40 and 14,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,859.20, 34,310.40 and 14,111.20 is: 21,180.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,859.20 : 34,310.40 = 14,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,859.20/34,310.40 = 14,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,859.20x = 34,310.40 × 14,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,859.20x = 484,160,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,160,916.48/22,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,180.13

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