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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,393.43, 35,098.88 and 14,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,393.43, 35,098.88 and 14,040.16 is: 21,065.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,393.43 : 35,098.88 = 14,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,393.43/35,098.88 = 14,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,393.43x = 35,098.88 × 14,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,393.43x = 492,793,733.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,793,733.07/23,393.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.48

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