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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.72, 35,900.10 and 14,135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.72, 35,900.10 and 14,135.64 is: 21,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.72 : 35,900.10 = 14,135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.72/35,900.10 = 14,135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.72x = 35,900.10 × 14,135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.72x = 507,470,889.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,470,889.56/23,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.92

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