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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.29, 35,509.01 and 14,882.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.29, 35,509.01 and 14,882.55 is: 22,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.29 : 35,509.01 = 14,882.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.29/35,509.01 = 14,882.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.29x = 35,509.01 × 14,882.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.29x = 528,464,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,464,542.36/23,674.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,322.30

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