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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.10, 36,036.45 and 14,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.10, 36,036.45 and 14,145.90 is: 21,241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.10 : 36,036.45 = 14,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.10/36,036.45 = 14,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.10x = 36,036.45 × 14,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.10x = 509,768,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,768,018.06/23,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,241.13

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