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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.28, 35,278.31 and 14,635.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.28, 35,278.31 and 14,635.03 is: 21,958.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.28 : 35,278.31 = 14,635.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.28/35,278.31 = 14,635.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.28x = 35,278.31 × 14,635.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.28x = 516,299,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,299,052.02/23,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,958.70

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