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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,293, 34,886.04 and 14,859.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,293, 34,886.04 and 14,859.28 is: 22,254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,293 : 34,886.04 = 14,859.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,293/34,886.04 = 14,859.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,293x = 34,886.04 × 14,859.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,293x = 518,381,436.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,381,436.45/23,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.82

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