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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,468.72, 35,179.38 and 14,709.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,468.72, 35,179.38 and 14,709.78 is: 22,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,468.72 : 35,179.38 = 14,709.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,468.72/35,179.38 = 14,709.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,468.72x = 35,179.38 × 14,709.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,468.72x = 517,480,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,480,940.34/23,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.82

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