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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.61, 35,668.22 and 14,417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.61, 35,668.22 and 14,417.30 is: 21,601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.61 : 35,668.22 = 14,417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.61/35,668.22 = 14,417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.61x = 35,668.22 × 14,417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.61x = 514,239,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,239,445.29/23,805.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.61

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