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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,654.55, 35,488.67 and 7,014.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,654.55, 35,488.67 and 7,014.98 is: 10,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,654.55 : 35,488.67 = 7,014.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,654.55/35,488.67 = 7,014.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,654.55x = 35,488.67 × 7,014.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,654.55x = 248,952,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,952,393.23/23,654.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.50

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