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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,398.55, 35,101.47 and 14,036.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,398.55, 35,101.47 and 14,036.37 is: 21,056.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,398.55 : 35,101.47 = 14,036.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,398.55/35,101.47 = 14,036.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,398.55x = 35,101.47 × 14,036.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,398.55x = 492,696,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,696,974.77/23,398.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.74

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