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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.70, 35,982.95 and 14,004.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.70, 35,982.95 and 14,004.86 is: 21,000.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.70 : 35,982.95 = 14,004.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.70/35,982.95 = 14,004.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.70x = 35,982.95 × 14,004.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.70x = 503,935,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,935,927.20/23,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,000.22

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