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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,771.58, 35,637.32 and 14,987.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,771.58, 35,637.32 and 14,987.12 is: 22,468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,771.58 : 35,637.32 = 14,987.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,771.58/35,637.32 = 14,987.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,771.58x = 35,637.32 × 14,987.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,771.58x = 534,100,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,100,791.32/23,771.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.04

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