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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.10, 35,829.12 and 14,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.10, 35,829.12 and 14,026 is: 21,012.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.10 : 35,829.12 = 14,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.10/35,829.12 = 14,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.10x = 35,829.12 × 14,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.10x = 502,539,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,539,237.12/23,916.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.59

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