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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,476.96, 35,223.54 and 14,701.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,476.96, 35,223.54 and 14,701.42 is: 22,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,476.96 : 35,223.54 = 14,701.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,476.96/35,223.54 = 14,701.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,476.96x = 35,223.54 × 14,701.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,476.96x = 517,836,055.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,836,055.43/23,476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.20

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