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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,938.93, 35,901.71 and 14,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,938.93, 35,901.71 and 14,315.52 is: 21,469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,938.93 : 35,901.71 = 14,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,938.93/35,901.71 = 14,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,938.93x = 35,901.71 × 14,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,938.93x = 513,951,647.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,951,647.54/23,938.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,469.28

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