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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,444.54, 35,142.50 and 14,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,444.54, 35,142.50 and 14,659.28 is: 21,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,444.54 : 35,142.50 = 14,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,444.54/35,142.50 = 14,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,444.54x = 35,142.50 × 14,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,444.54x = 515,163,747.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,163,747.40/23,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.72

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