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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.03, 35,945.19 and 14,607.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.03, 35,945.19 and 14,607.96 is: 21,914.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.03 : 35,945.19 = 14,607.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.03/35,945.19 = 14,607.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.03x = 35,945.19 × 14,607.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.03x = 525,085,897.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,085,897.71/23,961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,914.16

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