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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,580.70, 35,311.90 and 14,087.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,580.70, 35,311.90 and 14,087.16 is: 21,095.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,580.70 : 35,311.90 = 14,087.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,580.70/35,311.90 = 14,087.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,580.70x = 35,311.90 × 14,087.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,580.70x = 497,444,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,444,304.25/23,580.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,095.40

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