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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.83, 35,169.79 and 14,112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.83, 35,169.79 and 14,112.77 is: 21,140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.83 : 35,169.79 = 14,112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.83/35,169.79 = 14,112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.83x = 35,169.79 × 14,112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.83x = 496,343,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,343,157.22/23,477.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,140.93

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