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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.34, 35,571.15 and 14,387.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.34, 35,571.15 and 14,387.22 is: 21,553.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.34 : 35,571.15 = 14,387.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.34/35,571.15 = 14,387.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.34x = 35,571.15 × 14,387.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.34x = 511,769,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,769,960.70/23,744.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.35

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