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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,592.24, 35,396.40 and 14,816.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,592.24, 35,396.40 and 14,816.88 is: 22,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,592.24 : 35,396.40 = 14,816.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,592.24/35,396.40 = 14,816.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,592.24x = 35,396.40 × 14,816.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,592.24x = 524,464,211.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,464,211.23/23,592.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,230.37

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