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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,629.14, 35,407.98 and 14,258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,629.14, 35,407.98 and 14,258.73 is: 21,366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,629.14 : 35,407.98 = 14,258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,629.14/35,407.98 = 14,258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,629.14x = 35,407.98 × 14,258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,629.14x = 504,872,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,872,826.67/23,629.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.53

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