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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,026.16, 34,562.96 and 14,281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,026.16, 34,562.96 and 14,281.84 is: 21,437.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,026.16 : 34,562.96 = 14,281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,026.16/34,562.96 = 14,281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,026.16x = 34,562.96 × 14,281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,026.16x = 493,622,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,622,664.65/23,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,437.47

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