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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,444.67, 35,142.70 and 14,659.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,444.67, 35,142.70 and 14,659.41 is: 21,973.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,444.67 : 35,142.70 = 14,659.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,444.67/35,142.70 = 14,659.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,444.67x = 35,142.70 × 14,659.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,444.67x = 515,171,247.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,171,247.81/23,444.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.92

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