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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,718.20, 35,538.90 and 14,937.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,718.20, 35,538.90 and 14,937.40 is: 22,381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,718.20 : 35,538.90 = 14,937.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,718.20/35,538.90 = 14,937.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,718.20x = 35,538.90 × 14,937.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,718.20x = 530,858,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,858,764.86/23,718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,381.92

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