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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,154.55, 34,694.91 and 14,827.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,154.55, 34,694.91 and 14,827.71 is: 22,217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,154.55 : 34,694.91 = 14,827.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,154.55/34,694.91 = 14,827.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,154.55x = 34,694.91 × 14,827.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,154.55x = 514,446,206.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,446,206.30/23,154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,217.94

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