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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,004.02, 34,418.55 and 14,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,004.02, 34,418.55 and 14,217.14 is: 21,271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,004.02 : 34,418.55 = 14,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,004.02/34,418.55 = 14,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,004.02x = 34,418.55 × 14,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,004.02x = 489,333,343.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,333,343.95/23,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.64

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