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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.09, 35,045.13 and 14,066.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.09, 35,045.13 and 14,066.79 is: 21,048.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.09 : 35,045.13 = 14,066.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.09/35,045.13 = 14,066.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.09x = 35,045.13 × 14,066.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.09x = 492,972,484.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,972,484.23/23,421.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,048.23

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