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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,405.94, 35,117.78 and 14,052.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,405.94, 35,117.78 and 14,052.49 is: 21,084.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,405.94 : 35,117.78 = 14,052.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,405.94/35,117.78 = 14,052.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,405.94x = 35,117.78 × 14,052.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,405.94x = 493,492,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,492,217.14/23,405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.06

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