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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,661.54, 35,492.31 and 14,874.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,661.54, 35,492.31 and 14,874.66 is: 22,311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,661.54 : 35,492.31 = 14,874.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,661.54/35,492.31 = 14,874.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,661.54x = 35,492.31 × 14,874.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,661.54x = 527,936,043.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,936,043.86/23,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,311.99

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