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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.07, 34,488.74 and 14,663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.07, 34,488.74 and 14,663.67 is: 21,981.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.07 : 34,488.74 = 14,663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.07/34,488.74 = 14,663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.07x = 34,488.74 × 14,663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.07x = 505,731,326.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,731,326.92/23,007.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,981.56

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