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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,011.89, 34,561.59 and 14,307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,011.89, 34,561.59 and 14,307.63 is: 21,488.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,011.89 : 34,561.59 = 14,307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,011.89/34,561.59 = 14,307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,011.89x = 34,561.59 × 14,307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,011.89x = 494,494,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,494,441.93/23,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,488.65

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