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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.38, 35,216.07 and 14,223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.38, 35,216.07 and 14,223.94 is: 21,335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.38 : 35,216.07 = 14,223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.38/35,216.07 = 14,223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.38x = 35,216.07 × 14,223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.38x = 500,911,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,911,125.34/23,477.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,335.91

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