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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,058.29, 34,509.26 and 14,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,058.29, 34,509.26 and 14,179.20 is: 21,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,058.29 : 34,509.26 = 14,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,058.29/34,509.26 = 14,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,058.29x = 34,509.26 × 14,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,058.29x = 489,313,779.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,313,779.43/23,058.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,220.73

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