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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,023.98, 34,477.65 and 14,232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,023.98, 34,477.65 and 14,232.24 is: 21,312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,023.98 : 34,477.65 = 14,232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,023.98/34,477.65 = 14,232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,023.98x = 34,477.65 × 14,232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,023.98x = 490,694,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,694,189.44/23,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.31

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