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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,872.13, 35,807.96 and 14,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,872.13, 35,807.96 and 14,514.73 is: 21,771.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,872.13 : 35,807.96 = 14,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,872.13/35,807.96 = 14,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,872.13x = 35,807.96 × 14,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,872.13x = 519,742,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,742,871.25/23,872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,771.95

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