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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,181.48, 34,694.46 and 14,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,181.48, 34,694.46 and 14,385.96 is: 21,530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,181.48 : 34,694.46 = 14,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,181.48/34,694.46 = 14,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,181.48x = 34,694.46 × 14,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,181.48x = 499,113,113.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,113,113.78/23,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,530.68

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