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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.21, 35,817.61 and 14,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.21, 35,817.61 and 14,026.66 is: 21,011.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.21 : 35,817.61 = 14,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.21/35,817.61 = 14,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.21x = 35,817.61 × 14,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.21x = 502,401,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,401,437.48/23,911.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.13

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