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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.21, 35,299.82 and 14,774.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.21, 35,299.82 and 14,774.27 is: 22,161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.21 : 35,299.82 = 14,774.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.21/35,299.82 = 14,774.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.21x = 35,299.82 × 14,774.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.21x = 521,529,071.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,529,071.63/23,533.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,161.41

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