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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.96, 34,866.42 and 14,475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.96, 34,866.42 and 14,475.16 is: 21,691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.96 : 34,866.42 = 14,475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.96/34,866.42 = 14,475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.96x = 34,866.42 × 14,475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.96x = 504,697,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,697,008.13/23,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,691.58

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