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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,469.48, 35,204.22 and 14,233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,469.48, 35,204.22 and 14,233.32 is: 21,349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,469.48 : 35,204.22 = 14,233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,469.48/35,204.22 = 14,233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,469.48x = 35,204.22 × 14,233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,469.48x = 501,072,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,072,928.61/23,469.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,349.98

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