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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,553.47, 35,333.78 and 14,661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,553.47, 35,333.78 and 14,661.60 is: 21,994.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,553.47 : 35,333.78 = 14,661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,553.47/35,333.78 = 14,661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,553.47x = 35,333.78 × 14,661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,553.47x = 518,049,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,049,785.50/23,553.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,994.63

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