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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.76, 35,642.43 and 14,260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.76, 35,642.43 and 14,260.86 is: 21,420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.76 : 35,642.43 = 14,260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.76/35,642.43 = 14,260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.76x = 35,642.43 × 14,260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.76x = 508,291,704.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,291,704.29/23,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,420.01

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