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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,444.29, 35,142.13 and 14,659.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,444.29, 35,142.13 and 14,659.03 is: 21,973.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,444.29 : 35,142.13 = 14,659.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,444.29/35,142.13 = 14,659.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,444.29x = 35,142.13 × 14,659.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,444.29x = 515,149,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,149,537.93/23,444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.35

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