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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,232.69, 34,873.61 and 14,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,232.69, 34,873.61 and 14,473.76 is: 21,725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,232.69 : 34,873.61 = 14,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,232.69/34,873.61 = 14,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,232.69x = 34,873.61 × 14,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,232.69x = 504,752,014.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,752,014.74/23,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,725.94

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