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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,615.96, 35,385.66 and 14,835.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,615.96, 35,385.66 and 14,835.15 is: 22,228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,615.96 : 35,385.66 = 14,835.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,615.96/35,385.66 = 14,835.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,615.96x = 35,385.66 × 14,835.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,615.96x = 524,951,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,951,573.95/23,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,228.68

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