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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.92, 35,183.43 and 14,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.92, 35,183.43 and 14,121.80 is: 21,154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.92 : 35,183.43 = 14,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.92/35,183.43 = 14,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.92x = 35,183.43 × 14,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.92x = 496,853,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,853,317.79/23,486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,154.47

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