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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,444.79, 35,142.89 and 14,659.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,444.79, 35,142.89 and 14,659.53 is: 21,974.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,444.79 : 35,142.89 = 14,659.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,444.79/35,142.89 = 14,659.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,444.79x = 35,142.89 × 14,659.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,444.79x = 515,178,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,178,176.94/23,444.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,974.10

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