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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,674.41, 35,558.89 and 14,805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,674.41, 35,558.89 and 14,805.52 is: 22,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,674.41 : 35,558.89 = 14,805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,674.41/35,558.89 = 14,805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,674.41x = 35,558.89 × 14,805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,674.41x = 526,467,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,467,731.16/23,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,237.84

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