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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,279.49, 34,925.31 and 14,963.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,279.49, 34,925.31 and 14,963.67 is: 22,449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,279.49 : 34,925.31 = 14,963.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,279.49/34,925.31 = 14,963.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,279.49x = 34,925.31 × 14,963.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,279.49x = 522,610,813.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,610,813.49/23,279.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.41

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