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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,476.70, 35,168.11 and 14,111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,476.70, 35,168.11 and 14,111.64 is: 21,139.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,476.70 : 35,168.11 = 14,111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,476.70/35,168.11 = 14,111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,476.70x = 35,168.11 × 14,111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,476.70x = 496,279,672.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,279,672.52/23,476.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,139.24

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