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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,429.12, 35,057.12 and 14,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,429.12, 35,057.12 and 14,074.80 is: 21,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,429.12 : 35,057.12 = 14,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,429.12/35,057.12 = 14,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,429.12x = 35,057.12 × 14,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,429.12x = 493,421,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,421,952.58/23,429.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,060.20

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