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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,633.67, 35,414.73 and 14,263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,633.67, 35,414.73 and 14,263.23 is: 21,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,633.67 : 35,414.73 = 14,263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,633.67/35,414.73 = 14,263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,633.67x = 35,414.73 × 14,263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,633.67x = 505,128,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,128,439.38/23,633.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.25

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