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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.13, 35,391.48 and 14,247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.13, 35,391.48 and 14,247.73 is: 21,350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.13 : 35,391.48 = 14,247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.13/35,391.48 = 14,247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.13x = 35,391.48 × 14,247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.13x = 504,248,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,248,251.34/23,618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.05

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