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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,590.36, 35,383.02 and 14,799.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,590.36, 35,383.02 and 14,799.16 is: 22,197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,590.36 : 35,383.02 = 14,799.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,590.36/35,383.02 = 14,799.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,590.36x = 35,383.02 × 14,799.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,590.36x = 523,638,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,638,974.26/23,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.16

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