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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,216.09, 34,881.10 and 14,899.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,216.09, 34,881.10 and 14,899.55 is: 22,385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,216.09 : 34,881.10 = 14,899.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,216.09/34,881.10 = 14,899.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,216.09x = 34,881.10 × 14,899.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,216.09x = 519,712,481.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,712,481.85/23,216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,385.88

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