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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,871.09, 35,806.40 and 14,513.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,871.09, 35,806.40 and 14,513.69 is: 21,770.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,871.09 : 35,806.40 = 14,513.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,871.09/35,806.40 = 14,513.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,871.09x = 35,806.40 × 14,513.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,871.09x = 519,682,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,682,989.62/23,871.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,770.39

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