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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,031.46, 34,469.43 and 14,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,031.46, 34,469.43 and 14,273.74 is: 21,362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,031.46 : 34,469.43 = 14,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,031.46/34,469.43 = 14,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,031.46x = 34,469.43 × 14,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,031.46x = 492,007,681.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,007,681.77/23,031.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.42

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