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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.82, 34,879.98 and 14,949.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.82, 34,879.98 and 14,949.20 is: 22,410.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.82 : 34,879.98 = 14,949.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.82/34,879.98 = 14,949.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.82x = 34,879.98 × 14,949.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.82x = 521,427,797.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,427,797.02/23,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.79

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