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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,008.10, 34,475.70 and 14,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,008.10, 34,475.70 and 14,673.20 is: 21,986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,008.10 : 34,475.70 = 14,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,008.10/34,475.70 = 14,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,008.10x = 34,475.70 × 14,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,008.10x = 505,868,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,868,841.24/23,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,986.55

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