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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,570.43, 35,359.29 and 14,678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,570.43, 35,359.29 and 14,678.96 is: 22,020.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,570.43 : 35,359.29 = 14,678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,570.43/35,359.29 = 14,678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,570.43x = 35,359.29 × 14,678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,570.43x = 519,037,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,037,353.35/23,570.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.70

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