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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.72, 35,387.34 and 14,257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.72, 35,387.34 and 14,257.16 is: 21,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.72 : 35,387.34 = 14,257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.72/35,387.34 = 14,257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.72x = 35,387.34 × 14,257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.72x = 504,522,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,522,968.35/23,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,331.34

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