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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.98, 35,120.83 and 14,054.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.98, 35,120.83 and 14,054.53 is: 21,087.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.98 : 35,120.83 = 14,054.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.98/35,120.83 = 14,054.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.98x = 35,120.83 × 14,054.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.98x = 493,606,635.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,606,635.92/23,407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,087.11

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