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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,099.36, 34,632.39 and 14,196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,099.36, 34,632.39 and 14,196.29 is: 21,284.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,099.36 : 34,632.39 = 14,196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,099.36/34,632.39 = 14,196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,099.36x = 34,632.39 × 14,196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,099.36x = 491,651,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,651,278.67/23,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,284.20

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