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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,718.89, 35,504.52 and 14,935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,718.89, 35,504.52 and 14,935.35 is: 22,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,718.89 : 35,504.52 = 14,935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,718.89/35,504.52 = 14,935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,718.89x = 35,504.52 × 14,935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,718.89x = 530,272,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,272,432.78/23,718.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.55

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