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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,655.81, 35,443.55 and 14,276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,655.81, 35,443.55 and 14,276.12 is: 21,389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,655.81 : 35,443.55 = 14,276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,655.81/35,443.55 = 14,276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,655.81x = 35,443.55 × 14,276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,655.81x = 505,996,373.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,996,373.03/23,655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.94

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