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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,483.34, 35,201.32 and 14,724.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,483.34, 35,201.32 and 14,724.41 is: 22,071.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,483.34 : 35,201.32 = 14,724.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,483.34/35,201.32 = 14,724.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,483.34x = 35,201.32 × 14,724.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,483.34x = 518,318,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,318,455.40/23,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,071.75

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