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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,718.70, 35,539.65 and 14,937.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,718.70, 35,539.65 and 14,937.90 is: 22,382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,718.70 : 35,539.65 = 14,937.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,718.70/35,539.65 = 14,937.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,718.70x = 35,539.65 × 14,937.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,718.70x = 530,887,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,887,737.74/23,718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.67

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