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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.70, 34,916.55 and 14,967.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.70, 34,916.55 and 14,967.10 is: 22,450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.70 : 34,916.55 = 14,967.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.70/34,916.55 = 14,967.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.70x = 34,916.55 × 14,967.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.70x = 522,599,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,599,495.51/23,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,450.65

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