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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,692.44, 35,498.51 and 14,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,692.44, 35,498.51 and 14,312.76 is: 21,444.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,692.44 : 35,498.51 = 14,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,692.44/35,498.51 = 14,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,692.44x = 35,498.51 × 14,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,692.44x = 508,081,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,081,582.42/23,692.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.88

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