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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.02, 35,139.15 and 14,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.02, 35,139.15 and 14,124.80 is: 21,188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.02 : 35,139.15 = 14,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.02/35,139.15 = 14,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.02x = 35,139.15 × 14,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.02x = 496,333,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,333,553.77/23,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.18

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