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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.87, 34,772.64 and 14,839.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.87, 34,772.64 and 14,839.66 is: 22,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.87 : 34,772.64 = 14,839.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.87/34,772.64 = 14,839.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.87x = 34,772.64 × 14,839.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.87x = 516,014,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,014,154.90/23,184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,256.50

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