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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.37, 35,677.46 and 14,423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.37, 35,677.46 and 14,423.63 is: 21,634.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.37 : 35,677.46 = 14,423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.37/35,677.46 = 14,423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.37x = 35,677.46 × 14,423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.37x = 514,598,340.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,598,340.05/23,786.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.17

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