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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.72, 34,878.15 and 14,476.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.72, 34,878.15 and 14,476.80 is: 21,730.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.72 : 34,878.15 = 14,476.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.72/34,878.15 = 14,476.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.72x = 34,878.15 × 14,476.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.72x = 504,924,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,924,001.92/23,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,730.51

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