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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,630.74, 35,454.15 and 14,855.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,630.74, 35,454.15 and 14,855.38 is: 22,288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,630.74 : 35,454.15 = 14,855.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,630.74/35,454.15 = 14,855.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,630.74x = 35,454.15 × 14,855.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,630.74x = 526,684,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,684,870.83/23,630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,288.12

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