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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.16, 35,936.82 and 14,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.16, 35,936.82 and 14,130.60 is: 21,164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.16 : 35,936.82 = 14,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.16/35,936.82 = 14,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.16x = 35,936.82 × 14,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.16x = 507,808,828.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,808,828.69/23,993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,164.73

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