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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.55, 36,005.13 and 14,116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.55, 36,005.13 and 14,116.95 is: 21,179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.55 : 36,005.13 = 14,116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.55/36,005.13 = 14,116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.55x = 36,005.13 × 14,116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.55x = 508,282,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,282,619.95/23,998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,179.73

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