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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.70, 35,865.23 and 14,042.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.70, 35,865.23 and 14,042.23 is: 21,063.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.70 : 35,865.23 = 14,042.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.70/35,865.23 = 14,042.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.70x = 35,865.23 × 14,042.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.70x = 503,627,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,627,727.78/23,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.74

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