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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.95, 35,085.59 and 14,016.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.95, 35,085.59 and 14,016.71 is: 21,053.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.95 : 35,085.59 = 14,016.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.95/35,085.59 = 14,016.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.95x = 35,085.59 × 14,016.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.95x = 491,784,610.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,784,610.40/23,358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,053.37

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