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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,467.96, 35,210.04 and 14,692.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,467.96, 35,210.04 and 14,692.42 is: 22,043.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,467.96 : 35,210.04 = 14,692.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,467.96/35,210.04 = 14,692.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,467.96x = 35,210.04 × 14,692.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,467.96x = 517,320,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,320,695.90/23,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,043.70

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