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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,477.20, 35,227.10 and 14,590.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,477.20, 35,227.10 and 14,590.12 is: 21,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,477.20 : 35,227.10 = 14,590.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,477.20/35,227.10 = 14,590.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,477.20x = 35,227.10 × 14,590.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,477.20x = 513,967,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,967,616.25/23,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,892.20

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