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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.02, 34,956.89 and 14,476.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.02, 34,956.89 and 14,476.67 is: 21,678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.02 : 34,956.89 = 14,476.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.02/34,956.89 = 14,476.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.02x = 34,956.89 × 14,476.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.02x = 506,059,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,059,222.16/23,344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,678.32

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