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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,562.91, 35,391.14 and 14,093.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,562.91, 35,391.14 and 14,093.47 is: 21,168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,562.91 : 35,391.14 = 14,093.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,562.91/35,391.14 = 14,093.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,562.91x = 35,391.14 × 14,093.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,562.91x = 498,783,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,783,969.86/23,562.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,168.18

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