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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,730.76, 35,643.93 and 14,261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,730.76, 35,643.93 and 14,261.86 is: 21,421.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,730.76 : 35,643.93 = 14,261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,730.76/35,643.93 = 14,261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,730.76x = 35,643.93 × 14,261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,730.76x = 508,348,739.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,348,739.51/23,730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,421.51

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