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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,880.93, 35,821.17 and 14,523.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,880.93, 35,821.17 and 14,523.54 is: 21,785.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,880.93 : 35,821.17 = 14,523.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,880.93/35,821.17 = 14,523.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,880.93x = 35,821.17 × 14,523.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,880.93x = 520,250,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,250,195.34/23,880.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,785.17

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