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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,145.93, 34,774.28 and 14,842.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,145.93, 34,774.28 and 14,842.21 is: 22,298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,145.93 : 34,774.28 = 14,842.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,145.93/34,774.28 = 14,842.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,145.93x = 34,774.28 × 14,842.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,145.93x = 516,127,166.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,127,166.36/23,145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.83

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