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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.22, 35,186.13 and 14,714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.22, 35,186.13 and 14,714.28 is: 22,056.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.22 : 35,186.13 = 14,714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.22/35,186.13 = 14,714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.22x = 35,186.13 × 14,714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.22x = 517,738,568.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,738,568.94/23,473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,056.57

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