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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,488.09, 35,208.43 and 14,729.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,488.09, 35,208.43 and 14,729.16 is: 22,078.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,488.09 : 35,208.43 = 14,729.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,488.09/35,208.43 = 14,729.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,488.09x = 35,208.43 × 14,729.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,488.09x = 518,590,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,590,598.82/23,488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,078.87

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