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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,638.96, 35,395.80 and 14,266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,638.96, 35,395.80 and 14,266.45 is: 21,361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,638.96 : 35,395.80 = 14,266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,638.96/35,395.80 = 14,266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,638.96x = 35,395.80 × 14,266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,638.96x = 504,972,410.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,972,410.91/23,638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,361.87

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