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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,691.94, 35,497.75 and 14,312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,691.94, 35,497.75 and 14,312.26 is: 21,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,691.94 : 35,497.75 = 14,312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,691.94/35,497.75 = 14,312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,691.94x = 35,497.75 × 14,312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,691.94x = 508,053,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,053,027.42/23,691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.13

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