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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,283.82, 34,934.15 and 14,388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,283.82, 34,934.15 and 14,388.74 is: 21,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,283.82 : 34,934.15 = 14,388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,283.82/34,934.15 = 14,388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,283.82x = 34,934.15 × 14,388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,283.82x = 502,658,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,658,393.78/23,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,588.31

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