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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,473.97, 35,187.26 and 14,715.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,473.97, 35,187.26 and 14,715.03 is: 22,057.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,473.97 : 35,187.26 = 14,715.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,473.97/35,187.26 = 14,715.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,473.97x = 35,187.26 × 14,715.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,473.97x = 517,781,512.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,781,512.94/23,473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.69

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