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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,529.98, 35,249.86 and 14,618.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,529.98, 35,249.86 and 14,618.87 is: 21,900.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,529.98 : 35,249.86 = 14,618.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,529.98/35,249.86 = 14,618.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,529.98x = 35,249.86 × 14,618.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,529.98x = 515,312,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,312,908.06/23,529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,900.27

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