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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,472.96, 35,185.76 and 14,714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,472.96, 35,185.76 and 14,714.04 is: 22,056.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,472.96 : 35,185.76 = 14,714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,472.96/35,185.76 = 14,714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,472.96x = 35,185.76 × 14,714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,472.96x = 517,724,680.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,724,680.07/23,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,056.22

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