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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,411.52, 35,086.32 and 14,021.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,411.52, 35,086.32 and 14,021.28 is: 21,013.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,411.52 : 35,086.32 = 14,021.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,411.52/35,086.32 = 14,021.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,411.52x = 35,086.32 × 14,021.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,411.52x = 491,955,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,955,116.89/23,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.38

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