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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.92, 35,611.56 and 14,514.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.92, 35,611.56 and 14,514.48 is: 21,747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.92 : 35,611.56 = 14,514.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.92/35,611.56 = 14,514.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.92x = 35,611.56 × 14,514.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.92x = 516,883,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,883,275.39/23,767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,747.10

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