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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,546.28, 35,319.44 and 14,787.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,546.28, 35,319.44 and 14,787.35 is: 22,181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,546.28 : 35,319.44 = 14,787.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,546.28/35,319.44 = 14,787.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,546.28x = 35,319.44 × 14,787.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,546.28x = 522,280,670.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,280,670.55/23,546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,181.03

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