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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,489.76, 35,210.88 and 14,730.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,489.76, 35,210.88 and 14,730.78 is: 22,081.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,489.76 : 35,210.88 = 14,730.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,489.76/35,210.88 = 14,730.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,489.76x = 35,210.88 × 14,730.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,489.76x = 518,683,726.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,683,726.89/23,489.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,081.27

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