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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.63, 35,565.44 and 14,369.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.63, 35,565.44 and 14,369.24 is: 21,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.63 : 35,565.44 = 14,369.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.63/35,565.44 = 14,369.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.63x = 35,565.44 × 14,369.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.63x = 511,048,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,048,360.13/23,757.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,510.92

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