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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,777.10, 35,645.58 and 14,992.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,777.10, 35,645.58 and 14,992.65 is: 22,476.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,777.10 : 35,645.58 = 14,992.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,777.10/35,645.58 = 14,992.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,777.10x = 35,645.58 × 14,992.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,777.10x = 534,421,704.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,421,704.99/23,777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,476.32

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