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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.52, 35,302.24 and 14,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.52, 35,302.24 and 14,282.08 is: 21,422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.52 : 35,302.24 = 14,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.52/35,302.24 = 14,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.52x = 35,302.24 × 14,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.52x = 504,189,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,189,415.86/23,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,422.49

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