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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.96, 35,219.04 and 14,698.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.96, 35,219.04 and 14,698.42 is: 22,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.96 : 35,219.04 = 14,698.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.96/35,219.04 = 14,698.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.96x = 35,219.04 × 14,698.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.96x = 517,664,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,664,241.92/23,473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,052.70

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