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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.10, 35,048.12 and 14,068.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.10, 35,048.12 and 14,068.80 is: 21,051.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.10 : 35,048.12 = 14,068.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.10/35,048.12 = 14,068.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.10x = 35,048.12 × 14,068.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.10x = 493,084,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,084,990.66/23,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.23

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