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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.81, 34,922.14 and 14,380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.81, 34,922.14 and 14,380.75 is: 21,576.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.81 : 34,922.14 = 14,380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.81/34,922.14 = 14,380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.81x = 34,922.14 × 14,380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.81x = 502,206,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,206,564.81/23,275.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,576.33

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