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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,503.57, 35,264.30 and 14,150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,503.57, 35,264.30 and 14,150.23 is: 21,230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,503.57 : 35,264.30 = 14,150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,503.57/35,264.30 = 14,150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,503.57x = 35,264.30 × 14,150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,503.57x = 498,997,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,997,796.88/23,503.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,230.73

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