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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,479.96, 35,228.10 and 14,704.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,479.96, 35,228.10 and 14,704.48 is: 22,061.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,479.96 : 35,228.10 = 14,704.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,479.96/35,228.10 = 14,704.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,479.96x = 35,228.10 × 14,704.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,479.96x = 518,010,891.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,010,891.89/23,479.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,061.83

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