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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,129.10, 34,709.85 and 14,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,129.10, 34,709.85 and 14,829.30 is: 22,254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,129.10 : 34,709.85 = 14,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,129.10/34,709.85 = 14,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,129.10x = 34,709.85 × 14,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,129.10x = 514,722,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,722,778.61/23,129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.34

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