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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,012.86, 34,497.40 and 14,669.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,012.86, 34,497.40 and 14,669.45 is: 21,990.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,012.86 : 34,497.40 = 14,669.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,012.86/34,497.40 = 14,669.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,012.86x = 34,497.40 × 14,669.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,012.86x = 506,057,884.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,057,884.43/23,012.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.22

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