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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,764.62, 35,629.27 and 14,402.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,764.62, 35,629.27 and 14,402.34 is: 21,592.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,764.62 : 35,629.27 = 14,402.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,764.62/35,629.27 = 14,402.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,764.62x = 35,629.27 × 14,402.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,764.62x = 513,144,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,144,824.49/23,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.80

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