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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.80, 35,292.94 and 14,052.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.80, 35,292.94 and 14,052.42 is: 21,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.80 : 35,292.94 = 14,052.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.80/35,292.94 = 14,052.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.80x = 35,292.94 × 14,052.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.80x = 495,951,313.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,951,313.13/23,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.21

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