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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.76, 35,206.38 and 14,727.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.76, 35,206.38 and 14,727.78 is: 22,076.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.76 : 35,206.38 = 14,727.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.76/35,206.38 = 14,727.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.76x = 35,206.38 × 14,727.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.76x = 518,511,819.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,511,819.24/23,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.77

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