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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,476.98, 35,191.74 and 14,718.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,476.98, 35,191.74 and 14,718.03 is: 22,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,476.98 : 35,191.74 = 14,718.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,476.98/35,191.74 = 14,718.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,476.98x = 35,191.74 × 14,718.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,476.98x = 517,953,085.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,953,085.07/23,476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,062.17

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