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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,721.70, 35,544.15 and 14,940.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,721.70, 35,544.15 and 14,940.90 is: 22,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,721.70 : 35,544.15 = 14,940.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,721.70/35,544.15 = 14,940.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,721.70x = 35,544.15 × 14,940.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,721.70x = 531,061,590.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,061,590.74/23,721.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,387.16

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