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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.40, 35,926.20 and 14,109.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.40, 35,926.20 and 14,109.30 is: 21,121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.40 : 35,926.20 = 14,109.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.40/35,926.20 = 14,109.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.40x = 35,926.20 × 14,109.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.40x = 506,893,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,893,533.66/23,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.09

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