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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,683.10, 35,511.56 and 14,899.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,683.10, 35,511.56 and 14,899.22 is: 22,340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,683.10 : 35,511.56 = 14,899.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,683.10/35,511.56 = 14,899.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,683.10x = 35,511.56 × 14,899.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,683.10x = 529,094,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,094,544.98/23,683.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,340.59

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