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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,293.07, 34,946.89 and 14,982.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,293.07, 34,946.89 and 14,982.47 is: 22,478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,293.07 : 34,946.89 = 14,982.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,293.07/34,946.89 = 14,982.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,293.07x = 34,946.89 × 14,982.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,293.07x = 523,590,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,590,734.15/23,293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,478.39

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