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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.44, 34,905.96 and 14,395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.44, 34,905.96 and 14,395.74 is: 21,583.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.44 : 34,905.96 = 14,395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.44/34,905.96 = 14,395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.44x = 34,905.96 × 14,395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.44x = 502,497,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,497,124.61/23,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,583.59

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