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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.12, 35,063.40 and 14,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.12, 35,063.40 and 14,027.12 is: 21,046.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.12 : 35,063.40 = 14,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.12/35,063.40 = 14,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.12x = 35,063.40 × 14,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.12x = 491,838,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,838,519.41/23,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,046.51

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