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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,002.62, 34,547.70 and 14,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,002.62, 34,547.70 and 14,298.36 is: 21,474.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,002.62 : 34,547.70 = 14,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,002.62/34,547.70 = 14,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,002.62x = 34,547.70 × 14,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,002.62x = 493,975,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,975,451.77/23,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,474.75

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