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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,523.68, 35,295.39 and 14,646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,523.68, 35,295.39 and 14,646.44 is: 21,975.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,523.68 : 35,295.39 = 14,646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,523.68/35,295.39 = 14,646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,523.68x = 35,295.39 × 14,646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,523.68x = 516,951,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,951,900.15/23,523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,975.81

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