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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.93, 35,906.17 and 14,575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.93, 35,906.17 and 14,575.55 is: 21,839.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.93 : 35,906.17 = 14,575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.93/35,906.17 = 14,575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.93x = 35,906.17 × 14,575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.93x = 523,352,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,352,189.48/23,963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,839.16

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