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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.81, 35,581.64 and 14,370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.81, 35,581.64 and 14,370.63 is: 21,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.81 : 35,581.64 = 14,370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.81/35,581.64 = 14,370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.81x = 35,581.64 × 14,370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.81x = 511,330,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,330,377.95/23,732.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,545.30

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