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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.33, 35,810.55 and 14,521.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.33, 35,810.55 and 14,521.65 is: 21,757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.33 : 35,810.55 = 14,521.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.33/35,810.55 = 14,521.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.33x = 35,810.55 × 14,521.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.33x = 520,028,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,028,273.41/23,901.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,757.29

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