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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.22, 35,791.88 and 14,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.22, 35,791.88 and 14,001.12 is: 20,975.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.22 : 35,791.88 = 14,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.22/35,791.88 = 14,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.22x = 35,791.88 × 14,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.22x = 501,126,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,126,336.90/23,891.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,975.33

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