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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,459.56, 35,164.96 and 14,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,459.56, 35,164.96 and 14,674.28 is: 21,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,459.56 : 35,164.96 = 14,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,459.56/35,164.96 = 14,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,459.56x = 35,164.96 × 14,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,459.56x = 516,020,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,020,469.23/23,459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,996.17

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