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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,707.48, 35,558.30 and 14,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,707.48, 35,558.30 and 14,823.60 is: 22,233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,707.48 : 35,558.30 = 14,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,707.48/35,558.30 = 14,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,707.48x = 35,558.30 × 14,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,707.48x = 527,102,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,102,015.88/23,707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.57

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