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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,056.52, 34,497.27 and 14,269.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,056.52, 34,497.27 and 14,269.64 is: 21,350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,056.52 : 34,497.27 = 14,269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,056.52/34,497.27 = 14,269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,056.52x = 34,497.27 × 14,269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,056.52x = 492,263,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,263,623.88/23,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.30

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