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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,542.50, 35,313.68 and 14,783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,542.50, 35,313.68 and 14,783.56 is: 22,175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,542.50 : 35,313.68 = 14,783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,542.50/35,313.68 = 14,783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,542.50x = 35,313.68 × 14,783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,542.50x = 522,061,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,061,907.10/23,542.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,175.30

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