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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.59, 35,186.69 and 14,714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.59, 35,186.69 and 14,714.66 is: 22,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.59 : 35,186.69 = 14,714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.59/35,186.69 = 14,714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.59x = 35,186.69 × 14,714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.59x = 517,760,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,760,040.73/23,473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.13

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