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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,509.28, 35,223.96 and 14,724.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,509.28, 35,223.96 and 14,724.56 is: 22,061.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,509.28 : 35,223.96 = 14,724.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,509.28/35,223.96 = 14,724.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,509.28x = 35,223.96 × 14,724.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,509.28x = 518,657,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,657,312.46/23,509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,061.81

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