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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,461.95, 35,223.76 and 13,991.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,461.95, 35,223.76 and 13,991.64 is: 21,005.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,461.95 : 35,223.76 = 13,991.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,461.95/35,223.76 = 13,991.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,461.95x = 35,223.76 × 13,991.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,461.95x = 492,838,054.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,838,054.77/23,461.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,005.84

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