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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,395.44, 35,053.56 and 14,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,395.44, 35,053.56 and 14,142 is: 21,189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,395.44 : 35,053.56 = 14,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,395.44/35,053.56 = 14,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,395.44x = 35,053.56 × 14,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,395.44x = 495,727,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,727,445.52/23,395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.06

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