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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.04, 35,143.26 and 14,659.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.04, 35,143.26 and 14,659.78 is: 21,974.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.04 : 35,143.26 = 14,659.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.04/35,143.26 = 14,659.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.04x = 35,143.26 × 14,659.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.04x = 515,192,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,192,460.08/23,445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,974.48

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