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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,250.78, 34,868.88 and 14,488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,250.78, 34,868.88 and 14,488.20 is: 21,727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,250.78 : 34,868.88 = 14,488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,250.78/34,868.88 = 14,488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,250.78x = 34,868.88 × 14,488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,250.78x = 505,187,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,187,307.22/23,250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.76

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