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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,422.44, 35,093.98 and 14,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,422.44, 35,093.98 and 14,169 is: 21,229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,422.44 : 35,093.98 = 14,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,422.44/35,093.98 = 14,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,422.44x = 35,093.98 × 14,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,422.44x = 497,246,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,246,602.62/23,422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,229.50

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