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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.71, 35,916.33 and 14,582.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.71, 35,916.33 and 14,582.34 is: 21,849.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.71 : 35,916.33 = 14,582.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.71/35,916.33 = 14,582.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.71x = 35,916.33 × 14,582.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.71x = 523,744,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,744,135.61/23,970.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,849.34

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