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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,203.56, 34,805.34 and 14,027.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,203.56, 34,805.34 and 14,027.88 is: 21,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,203.56 : 34,805.34 = 14,027.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,203.56/34,805.34 = 14,027.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,203.56x = 34,805.34 × 14,027.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,203.56x = 488,245,132.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,245,132.88/23,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.82

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