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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.46, 35,395.08 and 14,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.46, 35,395.08 and 14,265.98 is: 21,361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.46 : 35,395.08 = 14,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.46/35,395.08 = 14,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.46x = 35,395.08 × 14,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.46x = 504,945,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,945,503.38/23,638.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.18

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