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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.33, 35,511.69 and 14,363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.33, 35,511.69 and 14,363.66 is: 21,495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.33 : 35,511.69 = 14,363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.33/35,511.69 = 14,363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.33x = 35,511.69 × 14,363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.33x = 510,077,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,077,841.19/23,729.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,495.67

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