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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.96, 34,873.92 and 14,480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,271.96, 34,873.92 and 14,480.16 is: 21,699.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271.96 : 34,873.92 = 14,480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271.96/34,873.92 = 14,480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271.96x = 34,873.92 × 14,480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271.96x = 504,979,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,979,941.43/23,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,699.07

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