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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.93, 35,300.90 and 14,774.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.93, 35,300.90 and 14,774.99 is: 22,162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.93 : 35,300.90 = 14,774.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.93/35,300.90 = 14,774.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.93x = 35,300.90 × 14,774.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.93x = 521,570,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,570,420.38/23,533.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.49

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