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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,642.65, 35,475.24 and 14,755.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,642.65, 35,475.24 and 14,755.57 is: 22,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,642.65 : 35,475.24 = 14,755.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,642.65/35,475.24 = 14,755.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,642.65x = 35,475.24 × 14,755.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,642.65x = 523,457,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,457,387.09/23,642.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,140.39

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