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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.70, 35,541.15 and 14,938.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.70, 35,541.15 and 14,938.90 is: 22,384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.70 : 35,541.15 = 14,938.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.70/35,541.15 = 14,938.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.70x = 35,541.15 × 14,938.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.70x = 530,945,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,945,685.74/23,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,384.17

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