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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,869.96, 35,804.72 and 14,512.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,869.96, 35,804.72 and 14,512.57 is: 21,768.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,869.96 : 35,804.72 = 14,512.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,869.96/35,804.72 = 14,512.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,869.96x = 35,804.72 × 14,512.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,869.96x = 519,618,290.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,618,290.03/23,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,768.71

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