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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,412.52, 35,087.82 and 14,022.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,412.52, 35,087.82 and 14,022.28 is: 21,014.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,412.52 : 35,087.82 = 14,022.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,412.52/35,087.82 = 14,022.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,412.52x = 35,087.82 × 14,022.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,412.52x = 492,011,236.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,011,236.63/23,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.88

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