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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292, 34,884.54 and 14,858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292, 34,884.54 and 14,858.28 is: 22,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292 : 34,884.54 = 14,858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292/34,884.54 = 14,858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292x = 34,884.54 × 14,858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292x = 518,324,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,324,262.99/23,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,253.32

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