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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,139.63, 34,630.47 and 14,701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,139.63, 34,630.47 and 14,701.86 is: 22,002.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,139.63 : 34,630.47 = 14,701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,139.63/34,630.47 = 14,701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,139.63x = 34,630.47 × 14,701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,139.63x = 509,132,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,132,321.67/23,139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,002.61

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