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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.72, 35,837.10 and 14,093.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.72, 35,837.10 and 14,093.64 is: 21,088.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.72 : 35,837.10 = 14,093.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.72/35,837.10 = 14,093.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.72x = 35,837.10 × 14,093.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.72x = 505,075,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,075,186.04/23,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,088.98

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