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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,507.80, 35,261.70 and 14,176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,507.80, 35,261.70 and 14,176.60 is: 21,264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,507.80 : 35,261.70 = 14,176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,507.80/35,261.70 = 14,176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,507.80x = 35,261.70 × 14,176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,507.80x = 499,891,016.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,891,016.22/23,507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.90

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