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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,228.19, 34,866.86 and 14,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,228.19, 34,866.86 and 14,469.12 is: 21,718.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,228.19 : 34,866.86 = 14,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,228.19/34,866.86 = 14,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,228.19x = 34,866.86 × 14,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,228.19x = 504,492,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,492,709.02/23,228.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,718.98

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