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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,640.65, 35,472.24 and 14,753.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,640.65, 35,472.24 and 14,753.57 is: 22,137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,640.65 : 35,472.24 = 14,753.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,640.65/35,472.24 = 14,753.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,640.65x = 35,472.24 × 14,753.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,640.65x = 523,341,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,341,998.54/23,640.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,137.38

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