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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,474.34, 35,187.82 and 14,715.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,474.34, 35,187.82 and 14,715.41 is: 22,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,474.34 : 35,187.82 = 14,715.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,474.34/35,187.82 = 14,715.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,474.34x = 35,187.82 × 14,715.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,474.34x = 517,802,985.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,802,985.58/23,474.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.26

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