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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,740.74, 35,538.21 and 14,934.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,740.74, 35,538.21 and 14,934.42 is: 22,355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,740.74 : 35,538.21 = 14,934.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,740.74/35,538.21 = 14,934.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,740.74x = 35,538.21 × 14,934.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,740.74x = 530,742,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,742,554.19/23,740.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,355.77

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