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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,931.72, 35,810.10 and 14,075.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,931.72, 35,810.10 and 14,075.64 is: 21,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,931.72 : 35,810.10 = 14,075.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,931.72/35,810.10 = 14,075.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,931.72x = 35,810.10 × 14,075.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,931.72x = 504,050,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,050,075.96/23,931.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,062.01

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