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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,852.79, 35,775.41 and 14,370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,852.79, 35,775.41 and 14,370.26 is: 21,553.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,852.79 : 35,775.41 = 14,370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,852.79/35,775.41 = 14,370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,852.79x = 35,775.41 × 14,370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,852.79x = 514,101,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,101,692.58/23,852.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,553.11

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