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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,623.76, 35,475.12 and 14,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,623.76, 35,475.12 and 14,759.72 is: 22,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,623.76 : 35,475.12 = 14,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,623.76/35,475.12 = 14,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,623.76x = 35,475.12 × 14,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,623.76x = 523,602,838.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,602,838.17/23,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,164.25

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