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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.68, 35,217.18 and 14,259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.68, 35,217.18 and 14,259.24 is: 21,357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.68 : 35,217.18 = 14,259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.68/35,217.18 = 14,259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.68x = 35,217.18 × 14,259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.68x = 502,170,221.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,170,221.74/23,512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.42

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