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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,718.39, 35,503.77 and 14,934.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,718.39, 35,503.77 and 14,934.85 is: 22,355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,718.39 : 35,503.77 = 14,934.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,718.39/35,503.77 = 14,934.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,718.39x = 35,503.77 × 14,934.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,718.39x = 530,243,579.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,243,579.77/23,718.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,355.80

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