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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,914.86, 35,691.47 and 23,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,914.86, 35,691.47 and 23,292.78 is: 34,763.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,914.86 : 35,691.47 = 23,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,914.86/35,691.47 = 23,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,914.86x = 35,691.47 × 23,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,914.86x = 831,353,442.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,353,442.12/23,914.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,763.05

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