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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,151.69, 34,586.73 and 14,764.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,151.69, 34,586.73 and 14,764.95 is: 22,057.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,151.69 : 34,586.73 = 14,764.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,151.69/34,586.73 = 14,764.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,151.69x = 34,586.73 × 14,764.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,151.69x = 510,671,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,671,339.11/23,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.63

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