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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.78, 35,833.29 and 14,063.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.78, 35,833.29 and 14,063.02 is: 21,071.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.78 : 35,833.29 = 14,063.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.78/35,833.29 = 14,063.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.78x = 35,833.29 × 14,063.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.78x = 503,924,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,924,273.94/23,914.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.67

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