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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,004.30, 34,506.45 and 14,256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,004.30, 34,506.45 and 14,256.30 is: 21,384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,004.30 : 34,506.45 = 14,256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,004.30/34,506.45 = 14,256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,004.30x = 34,506.45 × 14,256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,004.30x = 491,934,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,934,303.14/23,004.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.45

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