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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,336.20, 34,959.20 and 14,425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,336.20, 34,959.20 and 14,425.39 is: 21,610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,336.20 : 34,959.20 = 14,425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,336.20/34,959.20 = 14,425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,336.20x = 34,959.20 × 14,425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,336.20x = 504,300,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,300,065.66/23,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.20

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