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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,205.59, 34,729.54 and 14,326.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,205.59, 34,729.54 and 14,326.57 is: 21,441.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,205.59 : 34,729.54 = 14,326.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,205.59/34,729.54 = 14,326.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,205.59x = 34,729.54 × 14,326.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,205.59x = 497,555,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,555,063.24/23,205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.18

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