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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.22, 35,189.13 and 14,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.22, 35,189.13 and 14,716.28 is: 22,059.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.22 : 35,189.13 = 14,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.22/35,189.13 = 14,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.22x = 35,189.13 × 14,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.22x = 517,853,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,853,090.04/23,475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.56

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