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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,001.62, 34,546.20 and 14,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,001.62, 34,546.20 and 14,297.36 is: 21,473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,001.62 : 34,546.20 = 14,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,001.62/34,546.20 = 14,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,001.62x = 34,546.20 × 14,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,001.62x = 493,919,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,919,458.03/23,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,473.25

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