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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,950.43, 35,882.90 and 14,585.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,950.43, 35,882.90 and 14,585.62 is: 21,852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,950.43 : 35,882.90 = 14,585.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,950.43/35,882.90 = 14,585.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,950.43x = 35,882.90 × 14,585.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,950.43x = 523,374,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,374,303.24/23,950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,852.39

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