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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,561.76, 35,340.54 and 14,138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,561.76, 35,340.54 and 14,138.52 is: 21,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,561.76 : 35,340.54 = 14,138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,561.76/35,340.54 = 14,138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,561.76x = 35,340.54 × 14,138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,561.76x = 499,662,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,662,931.60/23,561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,206.52

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