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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,476.48, 35,190.99 and 14,717.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,476.48, 35,190.99 and 14,717.53 is: 22,061.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,476.48 : 35,190.99 = 14,717.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,476.48/35,190.99 = 14,717.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,476.48x = 35,190.99 × 14,717.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,476.48x = 517,924,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,924,451.05/23,476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,061.42

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