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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464.22, 35,172.63 and 14,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464.22, 35,172.63 and 14,705.28 is: 22,043.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464.22 : 35,172.63 = 14,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464.22/35,172.63 = 14,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464.22x = 35,172.63 × 14,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464.22x = 517,223,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,223,372.49/23,464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,043.07

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