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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.38, 35,979.82 and 14,117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.38, 35,979.82 and 14,117.10 is: 21,173.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.38 : 35,979.82 = 14,117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.38/35,979.82 = 14,117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.38x = 35,979.82 × 14,117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.38x = 507,930,716.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,930,716.92/23,989.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.15

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