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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,879.98, 34,272.18 and 14,555.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,879.98, 34,272.18 and 14,555.70 is: 21,803.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,879.98 : 34,272.18 = 14,555.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,879.98/34,272.18 = 14,555.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,879.98x = 34,272.18 × 14,555.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,879.98x = 498,855,570.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,855,570.43/22,879.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,803.15

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