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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.95, 35,930.39 and 14,118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.95, 35,930.39 and 14,118.30 is: 21,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.95 : 35,930.39 = 14,118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.95/35,930.39 = 14,118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.95x = 35,930.39 × 14,118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.95x = 507,275,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,275,954.55/23,971.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,161.23

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