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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.60, 35,046.90 and 14,616.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.60, 35,046.90 and 14,616.60 is: 21,924.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.60 : 35,046.90 = 14,616.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.60/35,046.90 = 14,616.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.60x = 35,046.90 × 14,616.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.60x = 512,266,518.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,266,518.54/23,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,924.90

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