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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,423.74, 53,135.72 and 14,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,423.74, 53,135.72 and 14,364.14 is: 21,546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,423.74 : 53,135.72 = 14,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,423.74/53,135.72 = 14,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,423.74x = 53,135.72 × 14,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,423.74x = 763,248,921.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,248,921.08/35,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,546.25

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