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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.94, 34,903.98 and 14,493.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.94, 34,903.98 and 14,493.87 is: 21,756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.94 : 34,903.98 = 14,493.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.94/34,903.98 = 14,493.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.94x = 34,903.98 × 14,493.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.94x = 505,893,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,893,748.60/23,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,756.12

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