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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.32, 35,484.49 and 14,793.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.32, 35,484.49 and 14,793.75 is: 22,173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.32 : 35,484.49 = 14,793.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.32/35,484.49 = 14,793.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.32x = 35,484.49 × 14,793.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.32x = 524,948,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,948,673.94/23,674.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,173.76

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