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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,654.81, 35,442.05 and 14,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,654.81, 35,442.05 and 14,275.12 is: 21,388.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,654.81 : 35,442.05 = 14,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,654.81/35,442.05 = 14,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,654.81x = 35,442.05 × 14,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,654.81x = 505,939,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,939,476.80/23,654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,388.44

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