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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.22, 34,871.40 and 14,472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.22, 34,871.40 and 14,472.30 is: 21,723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.22 : 34,871.40 = 14,472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.22/34,871.40 = 14,472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.22x = 34,871.40 × 14,472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.22x = 504,669,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,669,362.22/23,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,723.76

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