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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,715.51, 35,524.40 and 14,331.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,715.51, 35,524.40 and 14,331.91 is: 21,468.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,715.51 : 35,524.40 = 14,331.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,715.51/35,524.40 = 14,331.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,715.51x = 35,524.40 × 14,331.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,715.51x = 509,132,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,132,549.96/23,715.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,468.34

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