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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.25, 35,442.71 and 14,275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.25, 35,442.71 and 14,275.56 is: 21,389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.25 : 35,442.71 = 14,275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.25/35,442.71 = 14,275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.25x = 35,442.71 × 14,275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.25x = 505,964,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,964,373.18/23,655.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.10

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