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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,667.16, 35,552.27 and 14,311.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,667.16, 35,552.27 and 14,311.59 is: 21,498.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,667.16 : 35,552.27 = 14,311.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,667.16/35,552.27 = 14,311.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,667.16x = 35,552.27 × 14,311.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,667.16x = 508,809,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,809,333.76/23,667.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,498.54

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