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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.80, 35,784.78 and 14,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.80, 35,784.78 and 14,962.72 is: 22,478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.80 : 35,784.78 = 14,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.80/35,784.78 = 14,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.80x = 35,784.78 × 14,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.80x = 535,437,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,437,643.40/23,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,478.68

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