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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.79, 35,506.76 and 14,881.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.79, 35,506.76 and 14,881.05 is: 22,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.79 : 35,506.76 = 14,881.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.79/35,506.76 = 14,881.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.79x = 35,506.76 × 14,881.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.79x = 528,377,796.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,377,796.49/23,672.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.05

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