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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.41, 35,643.04 and 14,990.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.41, 35,643.04 and 14,990.96 is: 22,473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.41 : 35,643.04 = 14,990.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.41/35,643.04 = 14,990.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.41x = 35,643.04 × 14,990.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.41x = 534,323,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,323,438.55/23,775.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.78

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