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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,546.97, 35,320.47 and 14,788.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,546.97, 35,320.47 and 14,788.03 is: 22,182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,546.97 : 35,320.47 = 14,788.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,546.97/35,320.47 = 14,788.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,546.97x = 35,320.47 × 14,788.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,546.97x = 522,320,096.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,320,096.03/23,546.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,182.06

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