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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,443.54, 35,141.01 and 14,658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,443.54, 35,141.01 and 14,658.28 is: 21,972.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,443.54 : 35,141.01 = 14,658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,443.54/35,141.01 = 14,658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,443.54x = 35,141.01 × 14,658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,443.54x = 515,106,764.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,106,764.06/23,443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,972.23

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