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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,128.60, 34,709.10 and 14,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,128.60, 34,709.10 and 14,828.80 is: 22,253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,128.60 : 34,709.10 = 14,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,128.60/34,709.10 = 14,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,128.60x = 34,709.10 × 14,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,128.60x = 514,694,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,694,302.08/23,128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.59

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