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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.90, 35,284.96 and 14,041.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.90, 35,284.96 and 14,041.89 is: 21,059.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.90 : 35,284.96 = 14,041.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.90/35,284.96 = 14,041.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.90x = 35,284.96 × 14,041.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.90x = 495,467,526.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,467,526.97/23,526.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.62

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