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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,441.71, 35,170.67 and 14,666.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,441.71, 35,170.67 and 14,666.17 is: 22,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,441.71 : 35,170.67 = 14,666.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,441.71/35,170.67 = 14,666.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,441.71x = 35,170.67 × 14,666.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,441.71x = 515,819,025.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,819,025.23/23,441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,004.33

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