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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.28, 35,232.98 and 14,142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.28, 35,232.98 and 14,142.06 is: 21,191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.28 : 35,232.98 = 14,142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.28/35,232.98 = 14,142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.28x = 35,232.98 × 14,142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.28x = 498,266,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,266,846.43/23,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,191.78

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