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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,007.51, 34,555.01 and 14,303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,007.51, 34,555.01 and 14,303.25 is: 21,482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,007.51 : 34,555.01 = 14,303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,007.51/34,555.01 = 14,303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,007.51x = 34,555.01 × 14,303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,007.51x = 494,248,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,248,875.27/23,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,482.07

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