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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,606.35, 35,391.83 and 14,244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,606.35, 35,391.83 and 14,244.15 is: 21,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,606.35 : 35,391.83 = 14,244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,606.35/35,391.83 = 14,244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,606.35x = 35,391.83 × 14,244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,606.35x = 504,126,464.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,126,464.07/23,606.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.55

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