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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.92, 34,401.84 and 14,186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.92, 34,401.84 and 14,186.56 is: 21,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.92 : 34,401.84 = 14,186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.92/34,401.84 = 14,186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.92x = 34,401.84 × 14,186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.92x = 488,043,767.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,043,767.27/22,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,237.84

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