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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.50, 35,443.08 and 14,275.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.50, 35,443.08 and 14,275.81 is: 21,389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.50 : 35,443.08 = 14,275.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.50/35,443.08 = 14,275.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.50x = 35,443.08 × 14,275.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.50x = 505,978,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,978,675.89/23,655.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.47

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