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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.72, 35,799.60 and 14,068.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.72, 35,799.60 and 14,068.64 is: 21,051.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.72 : 35,799.60 = 14,068.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.72/35,799.60 = 14,068.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.72x = 35,799.60 × 14,068.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.72x = 503,651,684.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,651,684.54/23,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,051.52

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