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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.70, 35,672.93 and 14,915.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.70, 35,672.93 and 14,915.50 is: 22,368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.70 : 35,672.93 = 14,915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.70/35,672.93 = 14,915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.70x = 35,672.93 × 14,915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.70x = 532,079,334.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,079,334.47/23,786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,368.78

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