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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.47, 35,408.88 and 14,780.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.47, 35,408.88 and 14,780.99 is: 22,119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.47 : 35,408.88 = 14,780.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.47/35,408.88 = 14,780.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.47x = 35,408.88 × 14,780.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.47x = 523,378,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,378,124.15/23,661.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,119.43

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