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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,508.96, 35,218.32 and 14,597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,508.96, 35,218.32 and 14,597.88 is: 21,868.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508.96 : 35,218.32 = 14,597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508.96/35,218.32 = 14,597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508.96x = 35,218.32 × 14,597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508.96x = 514,112,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,112,809.16/23,508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,868.80

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