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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,027.73, 34,483.28 and 14,235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,027.73, 34,483.28 and 14,235.99 is: 21,317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,027.73 : 34,483.28 = 14,235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,027.73/34,483.28 = 14,235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,027.73x = 34,483.28 × 14,235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,027.73x = 490,903,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,903,558.07/23,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.93

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