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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.10, 35,998.65 and 14,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.10, 35,998.65 and 14,133.30 is: 21,199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.10 : 35,998.65 = 14,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.10/35,998.65 = 14,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.10x = 35,998.65 × 14,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.10x = 508,779,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,779,720.05/23,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.95

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