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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.82, 34,878.48 and 14,948.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.82, 34,878.48 and 14,948.20 is: 22,409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.82 : 34,878.48 = 14,948.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.82/34,878.48 = 14,948.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.82x = 34,878.48 × 14,948.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.82x = 521,370,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,370,494.74/23,265.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,409.29

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