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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.72, 34,462.28 and 14,645.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.72, 34,462.28 and 14,645.36 is: 21,937.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.72 : 34,462.28 = 14,645.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.72/34,462.28 = 14,645.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.72x = 34,462.28 × 14,645.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.72x = 504,712,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,712,497.02/23,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,937.61

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