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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,853.79, 35,776.90 and 14,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,853.79, 35,776.90 and 14,371.26 is: 21,554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,853.79 : 35,776.90 = 14,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,853.79/35,776.90 = 14,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,853.79x = 35,776.90 × 14,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,853.79x = 514,159,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,159,131.89/23,853.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,554.61

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