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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,059.42, 34,510.94 and 14,180.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,059.42, 34,510.94 and 14,180.33 is: 21,222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,059.42 : 34,510.94 = 14,180.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,059.42/34,510.94 = 14,180.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,059.42x = 34,510.94 × 14,180.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,059.42x = 489,376,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,376,586.36/23,059.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,222.42

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