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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,854.98, 35,711.37 and 14,466.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,854.98, 35,711.37 and 14,466.72 is: 21,656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,854.98 : 35,711.37 = 14,466.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,854.98/35,711.37 = 14,466.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,854.98x = 35,711.37 × 14,466.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,854.98x = 516,626,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,626,390.61/23,854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,656.96

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