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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,012.79, 34,497.32 and 14,669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,012.79, 34,497.32 and 14,669.39 is: 21,990.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,012.79 : 34,497.32 = 14,669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,012.79/34,497.32 = 14,669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,012.79x = 34,497.32 × 14,669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,012.79x = 506,054,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,054,395.20/23,012.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.14

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