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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,809.96, 35,609.82 and 14,424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,809.96, 35,609.82 and 14,424.04 is: 21,572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,809.96 : 35,609.82 = 14,424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,809.96/35,609.82 = 14,424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,809.96x = 35,609.82 × 14,424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,809.96x = 513,637,468.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,637,468.07/23,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,572.38

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