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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,425.10, 35,051.12 and 14,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,425.10, 35,051.12 and 14,070.80 is: 21,054.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,425.10 : 35,051.12 = 14,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,425.10/35,051.12 = 14,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,425.10x = 35,051.12 × 14,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,425.10x = 493,197,299.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,197,299.30/23,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,054.22

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