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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,686.59, 35,526.99 and 14,802.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,686.59, 35,526.99 and 14,802.71 is: 22,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,686.59 : 35,526.99 = 14,802.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,686.59/35,526.99 = 14,802.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,686.59x = 35,526.99 × 14,802.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,686.59x = 525,895,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,895,552.51/23,686.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.25

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