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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.59, 35,206.19 and 14,727.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.59, 35,206.19 and 14,727.66 is: 22,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.59 : 35,206.19 = 14,727.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.59/35,206.19 = 14,727.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.59x = 35,206.19 × 14,727.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.59x = 518,504,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,504,796.22/23,486.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.63

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