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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.21, 35,555.61 and 14,803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.21, 35,555.61 and 14,803.32 is: 22,234.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.21 : 35,555.61 = 14,803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.21/35,555.61 = 14,803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.21x = 35,555.61 × 14,803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.21x = 526,340,998.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,340,998.61/23,672.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,234.55

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