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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.14, 35,477.62 and 14,800.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.14, 35,477.62 and 14,800.94 is: 22,172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.14 : 35,477.62 = 14,800.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.14/35,477.62 = 14,800.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.14x = 35,477.62 × 14,800.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.14x = 525,102,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,102,124.96/23,682.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,172.92

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