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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,548.47, 35,322.72 and 14,789.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,548.47, 35,322.72 and 14,789.53 is: 22,184.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,548.47 : 35,322.72 = 14,789.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,548.47/35,322.72 = 14,789.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,548.47x = 35,322.72 × 14,789.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,548.47x = 522,406,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,406,427.12/23,548.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.30

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