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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,519.70, 35,294.19 and 14,652.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,519.70, 35,294.19 and 14,652.45 is: 21,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,519.70 : 35,294.19 = 14,652.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,519.70/35,294.19 = 14,652.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,519.70x = 35,294.19 × 14,652.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,519.70x = 517,146,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,146,354.27/23,519.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,987.80

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