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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,611.31, 35,456.46 and 14,747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,611.31, 35,456.46 and 14,747.28 is: 22,145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,611.31 : 35,456.46 = 14,747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,611.31/35,456.46 = 14,747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,611.31x = 35,456.46 × 14,747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,611.31x = 522,886,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,886,343.43/23,611.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,145.59

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