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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,537.12, 35,313.78 and 14,761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,537.12, 35,313.78 and 14,761.76 is: 22,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,537.12 : 35,313.78 = 14,761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,537.12/35,313.78 = 14,761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,537.12x = 35,313.78 × 14,761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,537.12x = 521,293,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,293,545.05/23,537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,147.72

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