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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.40, 35,510.10 and 14,342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.40, 35,510.10 and 14,342.20 is: 21,513.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.40 : 35,510.10 = 14,342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.40/35,510.10 = 14,342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.40x = 35,510.10 × 14,342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.40x = 509,292,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,292,956.22/23,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,513.30

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