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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.36, 35,111.74 and 14,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.36, 35,111.74 and 14,034.16 is: 21,079.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.36 : 35,111.74 = 14,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.36/35,111.74 = 14,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.36x = 35,111.74 × 14,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.36x = 492,763,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,763,777.04/23,376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.58

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