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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,614.88, 35,386.61 and 14,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,614.88, 35,386.61 and 14,244.48 is: 21,345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,614.88 : 35,386.61 = 14,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,614.88/35,386.61 = 14,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,614.88x = 35,386.61 × 14,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,614.88x = 504,063,787.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,063,787.19/23,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.18

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