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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,414.96, 35,098.11 and 14,987.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,414.96, 35,098.11 and 14,987.42 is: 22,465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,414.96 : 35,098.11 = 14,987.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,414.96/35,098.11 = 14,987.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,414.96x = 35,098.11 × 14,987.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,414.96x = 526,030,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,030,115.78/23,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.56

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