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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,006.89, 34,554.07 and 14,302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,006.89, 34,554.07 and 14,302.63 is: 21,481.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,006.89 : 34,554.07 = 14,302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,006.89/34,554.07 = 14,302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,006.89x = 34,554.07 × 14,302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,006.89x = 494,214,078.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,214,078.20/23,006.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,481.13

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