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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.02, 35,934.44 and 14,118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.02, 35,934.44 and 14,118.92 is: 21,153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.02 : 35,934.44 = 14,118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.02/35,934.44 = 14,118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.02x = 35,934.44 × 14,118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.02x = 507,355,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,355,483.60/23,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,153.01

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