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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,393.44, 35,050.56 and 14,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,393.44, 35,050.56 and 14,140 is: 21,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,393.44 : 35,050.56 = 14,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,393.44/35,050.56 = 14,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,393.44x = 35,050.56 × 14,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,393.44x = 495,614,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,614,918.40/23,393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,186.06

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