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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,541.49, 35,312.18 and 14,782.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,541.49, 35,312.18 and 14,782.55 is: 22,173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,541.49 : 35,312.18 = 14,782.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,541.49/35,312.18 = 14,782.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,541.49x = 35,312.18 × 14,782.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,541.49x = 522,004,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,004,066.46/23,541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,173.79

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