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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,626.15, 35,403.48 and 14,255.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,626.15, 35,403.48 and 14,255.73 is: 21,362.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,626.15 : 35,403.48 = 14,255.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,626.15/35,403.48 = 14,255.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,626.15x = 35,403.48 × 14,255.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,626.15x = 504,702,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,702,451.94/23,626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,362.03

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