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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.96, 34,761.84 and 14,881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.96, 34,761.84 and 14,881.92 is: 22,232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.96 : 34,761.84 = 14,881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.96/34,761.84 = 14,881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.96x = 34,761.84 × 14,881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.96x = 517,322,921.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,322,921.93/23,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,232.32

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