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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,475.96, 35,222.04 and 14,700.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,475.96, 35,222.04 and 14,700.42 is: 22,055.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,475.96 : 35,222.04 = 14,700.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,475.96/35,222.04 = 14,700.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,475.96x = 35,222.04 × 14,700.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,475.96x = 517,778,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,778,781.26/23,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.70

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