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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886.70, 35,777.40 and 14,973.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886.70, 35,777.40 and 14,973.02 is: 22,426.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886.70 : 35,777.40 = 14,973.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886.70/35,777.40 = 14,973.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886.70x = 35,777.40 × 14,973.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886.70x = 535,695,725.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,695,725.75/23,886.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.53

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