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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,727.52, 35,599.65 and 14,832.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,727.52, 35,599.65 and 14,832.51 is: 22,254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,727.52 : 35,599.65 = 14,832.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,727.52/35,599.65 = 14,832.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,727.52x = 35,599.65 × 14,832.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,727.52x = 528,032,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,032,164.62/23,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.00

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