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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,365.80, 35,048.70 and 14,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,365.80, 35,048.70 and 14,034.60 is: 21,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,365.80 : 35,048.70 = 14,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,365.80/35,048.70 = 14,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,365.80x = 35,048.70 × 14,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,365.80x = 491,894,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,894,485.02/23,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.90

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