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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,981.44, 35,954.88 and 14,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,981.44, 35,954.88 and 14,728 is: 22,081.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,981.44 : 35,954.88 = 14,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,981.44/35,954.88 = 14,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,981.44x = 35,954.88 × 14,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,981.44x = 529,543,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,543,472.64/23,981.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,081.39

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