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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,206.96, 34,731.60 and 14,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,206.96, 34,731.60 and 14,327.94 is: 21,443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,206.96 : 34,731.60 = 14,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,206.96/34,731.60 = 14,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,206.96x = 34,731.60 × 14,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,206.96x = 497,632,280.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,632,280.90/23,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,443.23

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