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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,381.60, 35,072.40 and 14,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,381.60, 35,072.40 and 14,633.60 is: 21,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,381.60 : 35,072.40 = 14,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,381.60/35,072.40 = 14,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,381.60x = 35,072.40 × 14,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,381.60x = 513,235,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,235,472.64/23,381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,950.40

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