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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,444.09, 35,157.93 and 14,545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,444.09, 35,157.93 and 14,545.74 is: 21,813.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,444.09 : 35,157.93 = 14,545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,444.09/35,157.93 = 14,545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,444.09x = 35,157.93 × 14,545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,444.09x = 511,398,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,398,108.72/23,444.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,813.52

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