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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,814.62, 35,714.77 and 14,943.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,814.62, 35,714.77 and 14,943.41 is: 22,410.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,814.62 : 35,714.77 = 14,943.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,814.62/35,714.77 = 14,943.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,814.62x = 35,714.77 × 14,943.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,814.62x = 533,700,451.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,700,451.17/23,814.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.62

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