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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.74, 35,544.20 and 14,938.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.74, 35,544.20 and 14,938.42 is: 22,361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.74 : 35,544.20 = 14,938.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.74/35,544.20 = 14,938.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.74x = 35,544.20 × 14,938.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.74x = 530,974,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,974,188.16/23,744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.76

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