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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,162.97, 34,743.08 and 14,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,162.97, 34,743.08 and 14,280 is: 21,419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,162.97 : 34,743.08 = 14,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,162.97/34,743.08 = 14,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,162.97x = 34,743.08 × 14,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,162.97x = 496,131,111.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,131,111.00/23,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,419.15

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