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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,010.85, 34,509.88 and 14,571.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,010.85, 34,509.88 and 14,571.86 is: 21,853.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,010.85 : 34,509.88 = 14,571.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,010.85/34,509.88 = 14,571.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,010.85x = 34,509.88 × 14,571.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,010.85x = 502,873,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,873,139.98/23,010.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.74

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