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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,019.68, 34,553.21 and 14,275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,019.68, 34,553.21 and 14,275.32 is: 21,427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,019.68 : 34,553.21 = 14,275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,019.68/34,553.21 = 14,275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,019.68x = 34,553.21 × 14,275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,019.68x = 493,258,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,258,058.40/23,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,427.67

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