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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.16, 35,554.56 and 14,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.16, 35,554.56 and 14,946.24 is: 22,391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.16 : 35,554.56 = 14,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.16/35,554.56 = 14,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.16x = 35,554.56 × 14,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.16x = 531,406,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,406,986.85/23,732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.85

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