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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,851.79, 35,773.90 and 14,369.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,851.79, 35,773.90 and 14,369.26 is: 21,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,851.79 : 35,773.90 = 14,369.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,851.79/35,773.90 = 14,369.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,851.79x = 35,773.90 × 14,369.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,851.79x = 514,044,470.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,044,470.31/23,851.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,551.61

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