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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.93, 35,507.57 and 14,937.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.93, 35,507.57 and 14,937.39 is: 22,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.93 : 35,507.57 = 14,937.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.93/35,507.57 = 14,937.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.93x = 35,507.57 × 14,937.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.93x = 530,390,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,390,346.36/23,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,359.60

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