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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,291.94, 34,952.27 and 14,977.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,291.94, 34,952.27 and 14,977.26 is: 22,475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,291.94 : 34,952.27 = 14,977.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,291.94/34,952.27 = 14,977.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,291.94x = 34,952.27 × 14,977.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,291.94x = 523,489,235.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,489,235.38/23,291.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,475.12

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