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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,620.96, 35,453.04 and 14,871.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,620.96, 35,453.04 and 14,871.52 is: 22,320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,620.96 : 35,453.04 = 14,871.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,620.96/35,453.04 = 14,871.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,620.96x = 35,453.04 × 14,871.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,620.96x = 527,240,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,240,593.42/23,620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.88

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