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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.64, 34,436.70 and 14,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.64, 34,436.70 and 14,250.60 is: 21,327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.64 : 34,436.70 = 14,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.64/34,436.70 = 14,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.64x = 34,436.70 × 14,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.64x = 490,743,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,743,637.02/23,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,327.74

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