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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.43, 35,443.31 and 14,409.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.43, 35,443.31 and 14,409.99 is: 21,583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.43 : 35,443.31 = 14,409.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.43/35,443.31 = 14,409.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.43x = 35,443.31 × 14,409.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.43x = 510,737,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,737,670.62/23,663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,583.42

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