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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.90, 35,283.47 and 14,040.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.90, 35,283.47 and 14,040.89 is: 21,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.90 : 35,283.47 = 14,040.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.90/35,283.47 = 14,040.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.90x = 35,283.47 × 14,040.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.90x = 495,411,405.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,411,405.25/23,525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.13

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