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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,014.76, 34,565.91 and 14,310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,014.76, 34,565.91 and 14,310.50 is: 21,492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,014.76 : 34,565.91 = 14,310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,014.76/34,565.91 = 14,310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,014.76x = 34,565.91 × 14,310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,014.76x = 494,655,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,655,383.50/23,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,492.96

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