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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,939.97, 35,822.48 and 14,083.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,939.97, 35,822.48 and 14,083.89 is: 21,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,939.97 : 35,822.48 = 14,083.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,939.97/35,822.48 = 14,083.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,939.97x = 35,822.48 × 14,083.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,939.97x = 504,519,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,519,797.43/23,939.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.37

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