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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,637.46, 35,393.58 and 14,264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,637.46, 35,393.58 and 14,264.98 is: 21,359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,637.46 : 35,393.58 = 14,264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,637.46/35,393.58 = 14,264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,637.46x = 35,393.58 × 14,264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,637.46x = 504,888,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,888,710.83/23,637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,359.69

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