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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,851.29, 35,773.16 and 14,368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,851.29, 35,773.16 and 14,368.76 is: 21,550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,851.29 : 35,773.16 = 14,368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,851.29/35,773.16 = 14,368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,851.29x = 35,773.16 × 14,368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,851.29x = 514,015,699.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,015,699.77/23,851.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,550.86

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