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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,617.63, 35,390.73 and 14,247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,617.63, 35,390.73 and 14,247.23 is: 21,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,617.63 : 35,390.73 = 14,247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,617.63/35,390.73 = 14,247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,617.63x = 35,390.73 × 14,247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,617.63x = 504,219,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,219,870.18/23,617.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,349.30

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