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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,000.23, 35,993.97 and 14,607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,000.23, 35,993.97 and 14,607.74 is: 21,907.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,000.23 : 35,993.97 = 14,607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,000.23/35,993.97 = 14,607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,000.23x = 35,993.97 × 14,607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,000.23x = 525,790,645.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,790,645.31/24,000.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.73

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