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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.12, 35,105.87 and 14,477.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.12, 35,105.87 and 14,477.50 is: 21,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.12 : 35,105.87 = 14,477.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.12/35,105.87 = 14,477.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.12x = 35,105.87 × 14,477.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.12x = 508,244,985.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,244,985.01/23,389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,729.97

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