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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.96, 34,812.36 and 14,439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.96, 34,812.36 and 14,439.22 is: 21,637.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.96 : 34,812.36 = 14,439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.96/34,812.36 = 14,439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.96x = 34,812.36 × 14,439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.96x = 502,663,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,663,324.76/23,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,637.65

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