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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.10, 34,474.20 and 14,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.10, 34,474.20 and 14,672.20 is: 21,985.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.10 : 34,474.20 = 14,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.10/34,474.20 = 14,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.10x = 34,474.20 × 14,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.10x = 505,812,357.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,812,357.24/23,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.05

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