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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,281.76, 34,849.20 and 14,950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,281.76, 34,849.20 and 14,950.64 is: 22,378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,281.76 : 34,849.20 = 14,950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,281.76/34,849.20 = 14,950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,281.76x = 34,849.20 × 14,950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,281.76x = 521,017,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,017,843.49/23,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,378.80

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