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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.96, 35,840.70 and 14,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.96, 35,840.70 and 14,044.20 is: 21,059.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.96 : 35,840.70 = 14,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.96/35,840.70 = 14,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.96x = 35,840.70 × 14,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.96x = 503,353,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,353,958.94/23,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.11

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