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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.44, 35,092.48 and 14,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.44, 35,092.48 and 14,168 is: 21,228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.44 : 35,092.48 = 14,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.44/35,092.48 = 14,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.44x = 35,092.48 × 14,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.44x = 497,190,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,190,256.64/23,421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,228.00

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