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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.48, 35,802.90 and 14,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.48, 35,802.90 and 14,010.72 is: 20,987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.48 : 35,802.90 = 14,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.48/35,802.90 = 14,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.48x = 35,802.90 × 14,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.48x = 501,624,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,624,407.09/23,901.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,987.17

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