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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.09, 35,442.47 and 14,275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.09, 35,442.47 and 14,275.40 is: 21,388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.09 : 35,442.47 = 14,275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.09/35,442.47 = 14,275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.09x = 35,442.47 × 14,275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.09x = 505,955,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,955,560.53/23,655.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,388.87

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