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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,056.22, 34,539.98 and 14,145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,056.22, 34,539.98 and 14,145.54 is: 21,191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,056.22 : 34,539.98 = 14,145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,056.22/34,539.98 = 14,145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,056.22x = 34,539.98 × 14,145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,056.22x = 488,586,597.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,586,597.96/23,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,191.10

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