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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,250.54, 34,826.61 and 14,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,250.54, 34,826.61 and 14,442.40 is: 21,633.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,250.54 : 34,826.61 = 14,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,250.54/34,826.61 = 14,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,250.54x = 34,826.61 × 14,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,250.54x = 502,979,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,979,848.72/23,250.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,633.04

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