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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,740.56, 35,662.68 and 14,513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,740.56, 35,662.68 and 14,513.04 is: 21,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,740.56 : 35,662.68 = 14,513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,740.56/35,662.68 = 14,513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,740.56x = 35,662.68 × 14,513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,740.56x = 517,573,901.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,573,901.35/23,740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,801.25

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