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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.67, 35,471.68 and 14,297.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.67, 35,471.68 and 14,297.69 is: 21,435.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.67 : 35,471.68 = 14,297.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.67/35,471.68 = 14,297.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.67x = 35,471.68 × 14,297.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.67x = 507,163,084.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,163,084.42/23,659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,435.76

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