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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,540.49, 35,310.68 and 14,781.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,540.49, 35,310.68 and 14,781.55 is: 22,172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,540.49 : 35,310.68 = 14,781.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,540.49/35,310.68 = 14,781.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,540.49x = 35,310.68 × 14,781.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,540.49x = 521,946,581.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,946,581.95/23,540.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,172.29

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