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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,135.73, 34,623.41 and 14,247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,135.73, 34,623.41 and 14,247.11 is: 21,321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,135.73 : 34,623.41 = 14,247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,135.73/34,623.41 = 14,247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,135.73x = 34,623.41 × 14,247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,135.73x = 493,283,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,283,286.49/23,135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,321.28

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