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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.62, 35,308.53 and 14,758.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.62, 35,308.53 and 14,758.26 is: 22,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.62 : 35,308.53 = 14,758.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.62/35,308.53 = 14,758.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.62x = 35,308.53 × 14,758.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.62x = 521,092,465.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,092,465.96/23,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,142.47

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