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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.92, 35,473.56 and 14,298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.92, 35,473.56 and 14,298.96 is: 21,437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.92 : 35,473.56 = 14,298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.92/35,473.56 = 14,298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.92x = 35,473.56 × 14,298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.92x = 507,235,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,235,015.50/23,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,437.67

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