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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,055.52, 34,495.77 and 14,268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,055.52, 34,495.77 and 14,268.64 is: 21,348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,055.52 : 34,495.77 = 14,268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,055.52/34,495.77 = 14,268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,055.52x = 34,495.77 × 14,268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,055.52x = 492,207,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,207,723.65/23,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.80

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