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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.29, 35,143.63 and 14,660.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.29, 35,143.63 and 14,660.03 is: 21,974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.29 : 35,143.63 = 14,660.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.29/35,143.63 = 14,660.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.29x = 35,143.63 × 14,660.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.29x = 515,206,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,206,670.11/23,445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,974.85

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