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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,916.78, 35,836.29 and 14,065.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,916.78, 35,836.29 and 14,065.02 is: 21,074.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,916.78 : 35,836.29 = 14,065.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,916.78/35,836.29 = 14,065.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,916.78x = 35,836.29 × 14,065.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,916.78x = 504,038,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,038,135.58/23,916.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.67

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