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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,051.29, 34,570.61 and 14,605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,051.29, 34,570.61 and 14,605.12 is: 21,903.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,051.29 : 34,570.61 = 14,605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,051.29/34,570.61 = 14,605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,051.29x = 34,570.61 × 14,605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,051.29x = 504,907,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,907,907.52/23,051.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,903.67

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