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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,671.52, 35,554.58 and 14,802.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,671.52, 35,554.58 and 14,802.62 is: 22,233.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,671.52 : 35,554.58 = 14,802.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,671.52/35,554.58 = 14,802.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,671.52x = 35,554.58 × 14,802.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,671.52x = 526,300,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,300,862.99/23,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.51

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