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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,563.04, 35,351.40 and 14,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,563.04, 35,351.40 and 14,672.48 is: 22,012.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,563.04 : 35,351.40 = 14,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,563.04/35,351.40 = 14,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,563.04x = 35,351.40 × 14,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,563.04x = 518,692,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,692,709.47/23,563.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,012.98

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