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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,392.93, 35,098.14 and 14,039.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,392.93, 35,098.14 and 14,039.65 is: 21,064.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,392.93 : 35,098.14 = 14,039.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,392.93/35,098.14 = 14,039.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,392.93x = 35,098.14 × 14,039.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,392.93x = 492,765,601.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,765,601.25/23,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.72

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