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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,148.56, 34,683.96 and 14,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,148.56, 34,683.96 and 14,404.88 is: 21,583.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,148.56 : 34,683.96 = 14,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,148.56/34,683.96 = 14,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,148.56x = 34,683.96 × 14,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,148.56x = 499,618,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,618,281.72/23,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,583.13

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