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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,662.08, 35,489.34 and 14,179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,662.08, 35,489.34 and 14,179.68 is: 21,267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,662.08 : 35,489.34 = 14,179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,662.08/35,489.34 = 14,179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,662.08x = 35,489.34 × 14,179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,662.08x = 503,227,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,227,484.61/23,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.25

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