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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,283.47, 34,932.50 and 14,972.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,283.47, 34,932.50 and 14,972.87 is: 22,463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,283.47 : 34,932.50 = 14,972.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,283.47/34,932.50 = 14,972.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,283.47x = 34,932.50 × 14,972.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,283.47x = 523,039,531.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,039,531.75/23,283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,463.99

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