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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,745.74, 35,545.70 and 14,939.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,745.74, 35,545.70 and 14,939.42 is: 22,363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,745.74 : 35,545.70 = 14,939.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,745.74/35,545.70 = 14,939.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,745.74x = 35,545.70 × 14,939.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,745.74x = 531,032,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,032,141.49/23,745.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.26

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