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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.96, 34,810.86 and 14,438.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.96, 34,810.86 and 14,438.22 is: 21,636.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.96 : 34,810.86 = 14,438.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.96/34,810.86 = 14,438.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.96x = 34,810.86 × 14,438.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.96x = 502,606,855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,606,855.07/23,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,636.15

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