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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,872.41, 35,755.92 and 14,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,872.41, 35,755.92 and 14,958.72 is: 22,405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,872.41 : 35,755.92 = 14,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,872.41/35,755.92 = 14,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,872.41x = 35,755.92 × 14,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,872.41x = 534,862,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,862,795.62/23,872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,405.06

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