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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.91, 34,902.80 and 14,499.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.91, 34,902.80 and 14,499.47 is: 21,750.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.91 : 34,902.80 = 14,499.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.91/34,902.80 = 14,499.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.91x = 34,902.80 × 14,499.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.91x = 506,072,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,072,170.65/23,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,750.72

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