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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,618.65, 35,344.73 and 14,738.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,618.65, 35,344.73 and 14,738.16 is: 22,055.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,618.65 : 35,344.73 = 14,738.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,618.65/35,344.73 = 14,738.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,618.65x = 35,344.73 × 14,738.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,618.65x = 520,916,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,916,222.38/23,618.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.29

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