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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.20, 34,905.30 and 14,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.20, 34,905.30 and 14,959.60 is: 22,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.20 : 34,905.30 = 14,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.20/34,905.30 = 14,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.20x = 34,905.30 × 14,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.20x = 522,169,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,169,325.88/23,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.40

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