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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481, 35,197.74 and 14,722.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481, 35,197.74 and 14,722.04 is: 22,068.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481 : 35,197.74 = 14,722.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481/35,197.74 = 14,722.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481x = 35,197.74 × 14,722.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481x = 518,182,536.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,182,536.19/23,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,068.16

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