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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,748.80, 35,631.50 and 14,853.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,748.80, 35,631.50 and 14,853.98 is: 22,286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,748.80 : 35,631.50 = 14,853.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,748.80/35,631.50 = 14,853.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,748.80x = 35,631.50 × 14,853.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,748.80x = 529,269,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,269,603.18/23,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,286.17

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