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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,212.88, 34,747.89 and 14,900.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,212.88, 34,747.89 and 14,900.86 is: 22,305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,212.88 : 34,747.89 = 14,900.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,212.88/34,747.89 = 14,900.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,212.88x = 34,747.89 × 14,900.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,212.88x = 517,773,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,773,431.74/23,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.44

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