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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,147.56, 34,682.46 and 14,403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,147.56, 34,682.46 and 14,403.88 is: 21,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,147.56 : 34,682.46 = 14,403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,147.56/34,682.46 = 14,403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,147.56x = 34,682.46 × 14,403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,147.56x = 499,561,991.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,561,991.94/23,147.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,581.63

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