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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.60, 34,673.82 and 14,409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.60, 34,673.82 and 14,409.64 is: 21,563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.60 : 34,673.82 = 14,409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.60/34,673.82 = 14,409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.60x = 34,673.82 × 14,409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.60x = 499,637,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,637,263.62/23,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,563.42

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