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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,405.69, 35,117.40 and 14,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,405.69, 35,117.40 and 14,052.24 is: 21,083.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,405.69 : 35,117.40 = 14,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,405.69/35,117.40 = 14,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,405.69x = 35,117.40 × 14,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,405.69x = 493,478,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,478,132.98/23,405.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,083.68

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