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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.96, 35,231.04 and 14,706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.96, 35,231.04 and 14,706.48 is: 22,064.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.96 : 35,231.04 = 14,706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.96/35,231.04 = 14,706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.96x = 35,231.04 × 14,706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.96x = 518,124,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,124,585.14/23,481.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,064.79

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