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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886.44, 35,776.92 and 14,972.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886.44, 35,776.92 and 14,972.72 is: 22,426.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886.44 : 35,776.92 = 14,972.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886.44/35,776.92 = 14,972.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886.44x = 35,776.92 × 14,972.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886.44x = 535,677,805.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,677,805.62/23,886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.02

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