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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,218.56, 34,827.84 and 14,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,218.56, 34,827.84 and 14,042.88 is: 21,064.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,218.56 : 34,827.84 = 14,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,218.56/34,827.84 = 14,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,218.56x = 34,827.84 × 14,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,218.56x = 489,083,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,083,177.78/23,218.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.32

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