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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,830.74, 35,656.61 and 14,827.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,830.74, 35,656.61 and 14,827.59 is: 22,185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,830.74 : 35,656.61 = 14,827.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,830.74/35,656.61 = 14,827.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,830.74x = 35,656.61 × 14,827.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,830.74x = 528,701,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,701,519.73/23,830.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,185.69

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