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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.71, 35,913.33 and 14,580.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.71, 35,913.33 and 14,580.34 is: 21,846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.71 : 35,913.33 = 14,580.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.71/35,913.33 = 14,580.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.71x = 35,913.33 × 14,580.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.71x = 523,628,472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,628,472.15/23,968.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,846.34

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