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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,083.60, 34,657.80 and 14,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,083.60, 34,657.80 and 14,335.60 is: 21,523.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,083.60 : 34,657.80 = 14,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,083.60/34,657.80 = 14,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,083.60x = 34,657.80 × 14,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,083.60x = 496,840,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,840,357.68/23,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.52

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