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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,393.93, 35,099.64 and 14,040.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,393.93, 35,099.64 and 14,040.65 is: 21,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,393.93 : 35,099.64 = 14,040.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,393.93/35,099.64 = 14,040.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,393.93x = 35,099.64 × 14,040.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,393.93x = 492,821,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,821,760.37/23,393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.22

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