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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,888.43, 35,791 and 14,508.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,888.43, 35,791 and 14,508.63 is: 21,737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,888.43 : 35,791 = 14,508.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,888.43/35,791 = 14,508.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,888.43x = 35,791 × 14,508.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,888.43x = 519,278,376.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,278,376.33/23,888.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,737.65

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