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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,898.94, 34,209.60 and 14,511.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,898.94, 34,209.60 and 14,511.84 is: 21,679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,898.94 : 34,209.60 = 14,511.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,898.94/34,209.60 = 14,511.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,898.94x = 34,209.60 × 14,511.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,898.94x = 496,444,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,444,241.66/22,898.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,679.79

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