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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,149.95, 34,780.28 and 14,846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,149.95, 34,780.28 and 14,846.24 is: 22,304.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,149.95 : 34,780.28 = 14,846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,149.95/34,780.28 = 14,846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,149.95x = 34,780.28 × 14,846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,149.95x = 516,356,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,356,136.01/23,149.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,304.85

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