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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.46, 35,237.79 and 14,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.46, 35,237.79 and 14,710.92 is: 22,071.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.46 : 35,237.79 = 14,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.46/35,237.79 = 14,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.46x = 35,237.79 × 14,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.46x = 518,380,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,380,309.67/23,486.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,071.45

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