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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,629.74, 35,452.65 and 14,854.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,629.74, 35,452.65 and 14,854.38 is: 22,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,629.74 : 35,452.65 = 14,854.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,629.74/35,452.65 = 14,854.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,629.74x = 35,452.65 × 14,854.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,629.74x = 526,627,135.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,627,135.11/23,629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.62

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