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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,713.55, 35,481.47 and 14,709.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,713.55, 35,481.47 and 14,709.94 is: 22,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,713.55 : 35,481.47 = 14,709.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,713.55/35,481.47 = 14,709.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,713.55x = 35,481.47 × 14,709.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,713.55x = 521,930,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,930,294.81/23,713.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,009.79

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