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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.46, 35,186.50 and 14,714.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.46, 35,186.50 and 14,714.54 is: 22,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.46 : 35,186.50 = 14,714.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.46/35,186.50 = 14,714.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.46x = 35,186.50 × 14,714.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.46x = 517,753,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,753,161.71/23,473.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,056.96

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