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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,541.40, 35,312.10 and 14,782.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,541.40, 35,312.10 and 14,782.47 is: 22,173.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,541.40 : 35,312.10 = 14,782.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,541.40/35,312.10 = 14,782.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,541.40x = 35,312.10 × 14,782.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,541.40x = 521,999,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,999,954.18/23,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,173.70

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