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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,678.79, 35,515.76 and 14,887.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,678.79, 35,515.76 and 14,887.05 is: 22,329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,678.79 : 35,515.76 = 14,887.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,678.79/35,515.76 = 14,887.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,678.79x = 35,515.76 × 14,887.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,678.79x = 528,724,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,724,820.47/23,678.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,329.05

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