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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,681.14, 35,476.12 and 14,799.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,681.14, 35,476.12 and 14,799.94 is: 22,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,681.14 : 35,476.12 = 14,799.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,681.14/35,476.12 = 14,799.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,681.14x = 35,476.12 × 14,799.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,681.14x = 525,044,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,044,447.43/23,681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.42

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