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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.63, 35,405.73 and 14,257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.63, 35,405.73 and 14,257.23 is: 21,364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.63 : 35,405.73 = 14,257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.63/35,405.73 = 14,257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.63x = 35,405.73 × 14,257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.63x = 504,787,635.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,787,635.93/23,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.30

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