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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,250.48, 34,870.68 and 14,918.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,250.48, 34,870.68 and 14,918.64 is: 22,374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,250.48 : 34,870.68 = 14,918.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,250.48/34,870.68 = 14,918.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,250.48x = 34,870.68 × 14,918.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,250.48x = 520,223,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,223,121.48/23,250.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,374.73

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