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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.21, 35,674.94 and 14,423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.21, 35,674.94 and 14,423.92 is: 21,641.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.21 : 35,674.94 = 14,423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.21/35,674.94 = 14,423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.21x = 35,674.94 × 14,423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.21x = 514,572,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,572,427.44/23,777.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.41

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