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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.40, 34,998.60 and 14,584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.40, 34,998.60 and 14,584.40 is: 21,876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.40 : 34,998.60 = 14,584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.40/34,998.60 = 14,584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.40x = 34,998.60 × 14,584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.40x = 510,433,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,433,581.84/23,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,876.60

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