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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.66, 35,707.82 and 14,904.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.66, 35,707.82 and 14,904.84 is: 22,362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.66 : 35,707.82 = 14,904.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.66/35,707.82 = 14,904.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.66x = 35,707.82 × 14,904.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.66x = 532,219,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,219,269.32/23,799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,362.47

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