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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,026.98, 34,482.15 and 14,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,026.98, 34,482.15 and 14,235.24 is: 21,316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,026.98 : 34,482.15 = 14,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,026.98/34,482.15 = 14,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,026.98x = 34,482.15 × 14,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,026.98x = 490,861,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,861,680.97/23,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.81

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