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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,878.74, 34,253.40 and 14,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,878.74, 34,253.40 and 14,538.08 is: 21,766.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,878.74 : 34,253.40 = 14,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,878.74/34,253.40 = 14,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,878.74x = 34,253.40 × 14,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,878.74x = 497,978,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,978,669.47/22,878.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,766.00

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