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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,538.49, 35,307.68 and 14,779.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,538.49, 35,307.68 and 14,779.55 is: 22,169.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,538.49 : 35,307.68 = 14,779.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,538.49/35,307.68 = 14,779.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,538.49x = 35,307.68 × 14,779.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,538.49x = 521,831,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,831,621.94/23,538.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,169.29

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