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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.64, 35,670.92 and 14,298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.64, 35,670.92 and 14,298.87 is: 21,452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.64 : 35,670.92 = 14,298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.64/35,670.92 = 14,298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.64x = 35,670.92 × 14,298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.64x = 510,053,847.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,053,847.86/23,775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,452.79

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