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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,005.39, 34,551.82 and 14,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,005.39, 34,551.82 and 14,301.13 is: 21,478.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,005.39 : 34,551.82 = 14,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,005.39/34,551.82 = 14,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,005.39x = 34,551.82 × 14,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,005.39x = 494,129,896.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,129,896.80/23,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,478.88

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