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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.68, 35,230.68 and 14,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.68, 35,230.68 and 14,268.24 is: 21,370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.68 : 35,230.68 = 14,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.68/35,230.68 = 14,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.68x = 35,230.68 × 14,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.68x = 502,679,797.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,679,797.60/23,521.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,370.91

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