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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.44, 35,723.88 and 14,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.44, 35,723.88 and 14,475 is: 21,669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.44 : 35,723.88 = 14,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.44/35,723.88 = 14,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.44x = 35,723.88 × 14,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.44x = 517,103,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,103,163.00/23,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,669.26

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