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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.60, 35,078.40 and 14,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.60, 35,078.40 and 14,637.60 is: 21,956.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.60 : 35,078.40 = 14,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.60/35,078.40 = 14,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.60x = 35,078.40 × 14,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.60x = 513,463,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,463,587.84/23,385.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,956.40

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