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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.94, 35,674.80 and 14,916.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.94, 35,674.80 and 14,916.74 is: 22,370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.94 : 35,674.80 = 14,916.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.94/35,674.80 = 14,916.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.94x = 35,674.80 × 14,916.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.94x = 532,151,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,151,716.15/23,787.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.65

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