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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,034.74, 34,550.12 and 14,026.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,034.74, 34,550.12 and 14,026.52 is: 21,038.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,034.74 : 34,550.12 = 14,026.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,034.74/34,550.12 = 14,026.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,034.74x = 34,550.12 × 14,026.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,034.74x = 484,617,949.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,617,949.18/23,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,038.57

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