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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,008.85, 34,506.89 and 14,569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,008.85, 34,506.89 and 14,569.86 is: 21,850.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,008.85 : 34,506.89 = 14,569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,008.85/34,506.89 = 14,569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,008.85x = 34,506.89 × 14,569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,008.85x = 502,760,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,760,483.49/23,008.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,850.75

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