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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,443.79, 35,141.39 and 14,658.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,443.79, 35,141.39 and 14,658.53 is: 21,972.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,443.79 : 35,141.39 = 14,658.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,443.79/35,141.39 = 14,658.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,443.79x = 35,141.39 × 14,658.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,443.79x = 515,121,046.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,121,046.26/23,443.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,972.60

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