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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.12, 34,591.86 and 14,220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.12, 34,591.86 and 14,220.50 is: 21,269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.12 : 34,591.86 = 14,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.12/34,591.86 = 14,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.12x = 34,591.86 × 14,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.12x = 491,913,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,913,372.17/23,127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.98

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