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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.58, 35,040.63 and 14,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.58, 35,040.63 and 14,001.26 is: 21,007.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.58 : 35,040.63 = 14,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.58/35,040.63 = 14,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.58x = 35,040.63 × 14,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.58x = 490,612,971.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,612,971.19/23,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.14

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