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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,646.40, 35,406.99 and 14,273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,646.40, 35,406.99 and 14,273.89 is: 21,373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,646.40 : 35,406.99 = 14,273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,646.40/35,406.99 = 14,273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,646.40x = 35,406.99 × 14,273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,646.40x = 505,395,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,395,391.97/23,646.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.04

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