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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,664.30, 35,433.57 and 14,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,664.30, 35,433.57 and 14,291.64 is: 21,399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,664.30 : 35,433.57 = 14,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,664.30/35,433.57 = 14,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,664.30x = 35,433.57 × 14,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,664.30x = 506,403,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,403,693.48/23,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,399.48

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