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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.84, 35,644.08 and 14,891.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.84, 35,644.08 and 14,891.46 is: 22,343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.84 : 35,644.08 = 14,891.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.84/35,644.08 = 14,891.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.84x = 35,644.08 × 14,891.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.84x = 530,792,391.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,792,391.56/23,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,343.66

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