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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.19, 34,854.86 and 14,461.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.19, 34,854.86 and 14,461.26 is: 21,707.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.19 : 34,854.86 = 14,461.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.19/34,854.86 = 14,461.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.19x = 34,854.86 × 14,461.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.19x = 504,045,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,045,192.72/23,220.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,707.20

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