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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,886.94, 35,777.67 and 14,973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,886.94, 35,777.67 and 14,973.22 is: 22,426.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,886.94 : 35,777.67 = 14,973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,886.94/35,777.67 = 14,973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,886.94x = 35,777.67 × 14,973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,886.94x = 535,706,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,706,924.00/23,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.77

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