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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,541.98, 35,312.94 and 14,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,541.98, 35,312.94 and 14,783.04 is: 22,174.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,541.98 : 35,312.94 = 14,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,541.98/35,312.94 = 14,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,541.98x = 35,312.94 × 14,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,541.98x = 522,032,604.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,032,604.54/23,541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,174.55

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