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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,126.60, 34,706.10 and 14,826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,126.60, 34,706.10 and 14,826.80 is: 22,250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,126.60 : 34,706.10 = 14,826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,126.60/34,706.10 = 14,826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,126.60x = 34,706.10 × 14,826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,126.60x = 514,580,403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,580,403.48/23,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,250.59

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