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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,654.75, 35,441.96 and 14,275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,654.75, 35,441.96 and 14,275.06 is: 21,388.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,654.75 : 35,441.96 = 14,275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,654.75/35,441.96 = 14,275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,654.75x = 35,441.96 × 14,275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,654.75x = 505,935,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,935,901.23/23,654.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,388.35

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