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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.92, 34,398.84 and 14,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.92, 34,398.84 and 14,184.56 is: 21,234.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.92 : 34,398.84 = 14,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.92/34,398.84 = 14,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.92x = 34,398.84 × 14,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.92x = 487,932,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,932,409.91/22,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.84

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