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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.96, 35,174.72 and 14,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.96, 35,174.72 and 14,683.60 is: 22,027.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.96 : 35,174.72 = 14,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.96/35,174.72 = 14,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.96x = 35,174.72 × 14,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.96x = 516,491,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,491,518.59/23,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.14

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