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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.14, 35,221.62 and 14,154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.14, 35,221.62 and 14,154.60 is: 21,203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.14 : 35,221.62 = 14,154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.14/35,221.62 = 14,154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.14x = 35,221.62 × 14,154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.14x = 498,547,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,547,942.45/23,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,203.85

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