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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.52, 34,422.30 and 14,219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.52, 34,422.30 and 14,219.64 is: 21,275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.52 : 34,422.30 = 14,219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.52/34,422.30 = 14,219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.52x = 34,422.30 × 14,219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.52x = 489,472,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,472,713.97/23,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,275.39

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