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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,801.08, 35,709.08 and 14,323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,801.08, 35,709.08 and 14,323.74 is: 21,490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,801.08 : 35,709.08 = 14,323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,801.08/35,709.08 = 14,323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,801.08x = 35,709.08 × 14,323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,801.08x = 511,487,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,487,524.10/23,801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,490.10

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