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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.54, 35,511.21 and 14,861.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.54, 35,511.21 and 14,861.34 is: 22,312.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.54 : 35,511.21 = 14,861.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.54/35,511.21 = 14,861.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.54x = 35,511.21 × 14,861.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.54x = 527,744,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,744,165.62/23,652.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,312.37

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