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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,659.97, 35,406.64 and 14,779.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,659.97, 35,406.64 and 14,779.48 is: 22,117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,659.97 : 35,406.64 = 14,779.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,659.97/35,406.64 = 14,779.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,659.97x = 35,406.64 × 14,779.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,659.97x = 523,291,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,291,640.96/23,659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,117.18

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