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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,861.97, 34,261.80 and 11,014.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,861.97, 34,261.80 and 11,014.89 is: 16,507.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,861.97 : 34,261.80 = 11,014.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,861.97/34,261.80 = 11,014.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,861.97x = 34,261.80 × 11,014.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,861.97x = 377,389,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,389,958.20/22,861.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,507.32

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