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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.44, 35,956.38 and 14,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.44, 35,956.38 and 14,729 is: 22,082.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.44 : 35,956.38 = 14,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.44/35,956.38 = 14,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.44x = 35,956.38 × 14,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.44x = 529,601,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,601,521.02/23,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,082.89

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