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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,550.72, 35,336.96 and 14,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,550.72, 35,336.96 and 14,783.36 is: 22,181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,550.72 : 35,336.96 = 14,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,550.72/35,336.96 = 14,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,550.72x = 35,336.96 × 14,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,550.72x = 522,399,000.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,399,000.99/23,550.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,181.87

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