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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,865.94, 34,160.36 and 14,478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,865.94, 34,160.36 and 14,478.80 is: 21,630.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,865.94 : 34,160.36 = 14,478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,865.94/34,160.36 = 14,478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,865.94x = 34,160.36 × 14,478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,865.94x = 494,600,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,600,777.17/22,865.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,630.46

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