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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,635.58, 35,460.11 and 14,278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,635.58, 35,460.11 and 14,278.46 is: 21,421.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,635.58 : 35,460.11 = 14,278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,635.58/35,460.11 = 14,278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,635.58x = 35,460.11 × 14,278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,635.58x = 506,315,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,315,620.63/23,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,421.76

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