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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,443.67, 35,141.20 and 14,658.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,443.67, 35,141.20 and 14,658.41 is: 21,972.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,443.67 : 35,141.20 = 14,658.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,443.67/35,141.20 = 14,658.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,443.67x = 35,141.20 × 14,658.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,443.67x = 515,113,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,113,905.14/23,443.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,972.41

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