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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,653.01, 35,439.37 and 14,273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,653.01, 35,439.37 and 14,273.33 is: 21,385.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,653.01 : 35,439.37 = 14,273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,653.01/35,439.37 = 14,273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,653.01x = 35,439.37 × 14,273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,653.01x = 505,837,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,837,610.12/23,653.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,385.76

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