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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,579.51, 35,355.69 and 14,101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,579.51, 35,355.69 and 14,101.29 is: 21,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,579.51 : 35,355.69 = 14,101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,579.51/35,355.69 = 14,101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,579.51x = 35,355.69 × 14,101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,579.51x = 498,560,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,560,837.84/23,579.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.82

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