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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,506.49, 35,170.73 and 14,502.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,506.49, 35,170.73 and 14,502.73 is: 21,699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,506.49 : 35,170.73 = 14,502.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,506.49/35,170.73 = 14,502.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,506.49x = 35,170.73 × 14,502.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,506.49x = 510,071,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,071,440.65/23,506.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,699.18

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