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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,763.58, 35,625.32 and 14,979.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,763.58, 35,625.32 and 14,979.13 is: 22,456.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,763.58 : 35,625.32 = 14,979.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,763.58/35,625.32 = 14,979.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,763.58x = 35,625.32 × 14,979.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,763.58x = 533,636,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,636,191.78/23,763.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,456.05

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