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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,605.39, 35,419.97 and 14,718.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,605.39, 35,419.97 and 14,718.43 is: 22,085.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,605.39 : 35,419.97 = 14,718.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,605.39/35,419.97 = 14,718.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,605.39x = 35,419.97 × 14,718.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,605.39x = 521,326,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,326,349.05/23,605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,085.06

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