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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.48, 35,189.49 and 14,716.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.48, 35,189.49 and 14,716.53 is: 22,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.48 : 35,189.49 = 14,716.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.48/35,189.49 = 14,716.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.48x = 35,189.49 × 14,716.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.48x = 517,867,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,867,185.27/23,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,059.92

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