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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,398.44, 35,058.06 and 14,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,398.44, 35,058.06 and 14,145 is: 21,193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,398.44 : 35,058.06 = 14,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,398.44/35,058.06 = 14,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,398.44x = 35,058.06 × 14,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,398.44x = 495,896,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,896,258.70/23,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,193.56

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