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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.45, 35,296.82 and 14,654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.45, 35,296.82 and 14,654.20 is: 21,990.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.45 : 35,296.82 = 14,654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.45/35,296.82 = 14,654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.45x = 35,296.82 × 14,654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.45x = 517,246,586.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,246,586.37/23,521.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.42

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