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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,721.93, 35,509.06 and 14,938.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,721.93, 35,509.06 and 14,938.39 is: 22,361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,721.93 : 35,509.06 = 14,938.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,721.93/35,509.06 = 14,938.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,721.93x = 35,509.06 × 14,938.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,721.93x = 530,448,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,448,186.81/23,721.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.09

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