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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,282.49, 34,929.81 and 14,966.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,282.49, 34,929.81 and 14,966.67 is: 22,453.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,282.49 : 34,929.81 = 14,966.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,282.49/34,929.81 = 14,966.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,282.49x = 34,929.81 × 14,966.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,282.49x = 522,782,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,782,939.43/23,282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,453.91

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