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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.46, 35,393.86 and 14,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.46, 35,393.86 and 14,239.08 is: 21,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.46 : 35,393.86 = 14,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.46/35,393.86 = 14,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.46x = 35,393.86 × 14,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.46x = 503,975,972.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,975,972.08/23,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,330.10

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