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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,815.62, 35,716.27 and 14,944.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,815.62, 35,716.27 and 14,944.41 is: 22,412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,815.62 : 35,716.27 = 14,944.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,815.62/35,716.27 = 14,944.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,815.62x = 35,716.27 × 14,944.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,815.62x = 533,758,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,758,582.55/23,815.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,412.12

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