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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,221.05, 34,837.73 and 14,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,221.05, 34,837.73 and 14,225.42 is: 21,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,221.05 : 34,837.73 = 14,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,221.05/34,837.73 = 14,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,221.05x = 34,837.73 × 14,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,221.05x = 495,581,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,581,410.41/23,221.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.91

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