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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,731.49, 35,579.67 and 14,369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,731.49, 35,579.67 and 14,369.31 is: 21,543.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,731.49 : 35,579.67 = 14,369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,731.49/35,579.67 = 14,369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,731.49x = 35,579.67 × 14,369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,731.49x = 511,255,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,255,307.93/23,731.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.33

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