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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,774.97, 35,671.56 and 14,421.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,774.97, 35,671.56 and 14,421.67 is: 21,638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,774.97 : 35,671.56 = 14,421.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,774.97/35,671.56 = 14,421.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,774.97x = 35,671.56 × 14,421.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,774.97x = 514,443,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,443,545.45/23,774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,638.03

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