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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,282.94, 34,931.71 and 14,972.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,282.94, 34,931.71 and 14,972.34 is: 22,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,282.94 : 34,931.71 = 14,972.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,282.94/34,931.71 = 14,972.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,282.94x = 34,931.71 × 14,972.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,282.94x = 523,009,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,009,504.39/23,282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.20

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