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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,641.65, 35,473.74 and 14,754.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,641.65, 35,473.74 and 14,754.57 is: 22,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,641.65 : 35,473.74 = 14,754.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,641.65/35,473.74 = 14,754.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,641.65x = 35,473.74 × 14,754.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,641.65x = 523,399,779.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,399,779.99/23,641.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,138.89

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