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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.29, 35,852.31 and 14,431.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.29, 35,852.31 and 14,431.39 is: 21,640.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.29 : 35,852.31 = 14,431.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.29/35,852.31 = 14,431.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.29x = 35,852.31 × 14,431.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.29x = 517,398,578.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,398,578.38/23,909.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.07

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