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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,287.44, 34,914.96 and 14,401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,287.44, 34,914.96 and 14,401.74 is: 21,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,287.44 : 34,914.96 = 14,401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,287.44/34,914.96 = 14,401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,287.44x = 34,914.96 × 14,401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,287.44x = 502,836,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,836,176.03/23,287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.59

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