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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,774.60, 35,641.82 and 14,990.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,774.60, 35,641.82 and 14,990.16 is: 22,472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,774.60 : 35,641.82 = 14,990.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,774.60/35,641.82 = 14,990.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,774.60x = 35,641.82 × 14,990.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,774.60x = 534,276,584.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,276,584.49/23,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,472.58

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