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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.06, 35,980.47 and 14,785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.06, 35,980.47 and 14,785.38 is: 22,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.06 : 35,980.47 = 14,785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.06/35,980.47 = 14,785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.06x = 35,980.47 × 14,785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.06x = 531,984,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,984,921.53/23,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,202.06

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