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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,439.55, 35,143.67 and 12,914.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,439.55, 35,143.67 and 12,914.62 is: 19,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,439.55 : 35,143.67 = 12,914.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,439.55/35,143.67 = 12,914.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,439.55x = 35,143.67 × 12,914.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,439.55x = 453,867,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,867,143.46/23,439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.30

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