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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,166.45, 34,805.07 and 14,862.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,166.45, 34,805.07 and 14,862.78 is: 22,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,166.45 : 34,805.07 = 14,862.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,166.45/34,805.07 = 14,862.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,166.45x = 34,805.07 × 14,862.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,166.45x = 517,300,098.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,300,098.29/23,166.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,329.71

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