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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.20, 35,916.24 and 14,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.20, 35,916.24 and 14,086.80 is: 21,101.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.20 : 35,916.24 = 14,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.20/35,916.24 = 14,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.20x = 35,916.24 × 14,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.20x = 505,944,889.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,944,889.63/23,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,101.08

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