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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.96, 35,154.54 and 14,655.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.96, 35,154.54 and 14,655.42 is: 21,988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.96 : 35,154.54 = 14,655.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.96/35,154.54 = 14,655.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.96x = 35,154.54 × 14,655.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.96x = 515,204,548.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,204,548.61/23,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,988.20

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