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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,031.24, 34,544.88 and 14,023.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,031.24, 34,544.88 and 14,023.02 is: 21,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,031.24 : 34,544.88 = 14,023.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,031.24/34,544.88 = 14,023.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,031.24x = 34,544.88 × 14,023.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,031.24x = 484,423,386.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,423,386.66/23,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.32

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