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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,656.59, 35,397 and 14,850.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,656.59, 35,397 and 14,850.27 is: 22,220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,656.59 : 35,397 = 14,850.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,656.59/35,397 = 14,850.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,656.59x = 35,397 × 14,850.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,656.59x = 525,655,007.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,655,007.19/23,656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,220.24

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