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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,535.12, 35,310.78 and 14,759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,535.12, 35,310.78 and 14,759.76 is: 22,144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,535.12 : 35,310.78 = 14,759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,535.12/35,310.78 = 14,759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,535.12x = 35,310.78 × 14,759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,535.12x = 521,178,638.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,178,638.21/23,535.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,144.72

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