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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,439.96, 35,168.04 and 14,664.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,439.96, 35,168.04 and 14,664.42 is: 22,001.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,439.96 : 35,168.04 = 14,664.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,439.96/35,168.04 = 14,664.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,439.96x = 35,168.04 × 14,664.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,439.96x = 515,718,909.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,718,909.14/23,439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,001.70

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