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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.44, 35,527.68 and 14,929.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.44, 35,527.68 and 14,929.92 is: 22,356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.44 : 35,527.68 = 14,929.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.44/35,527.68 = 14,929.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.44x = 35,527.68 × 14,929.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.44x = 530,425,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,425,420.19/23,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,356.82

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