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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,622.24, 35,441.40 and 14,846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,622.24, 35,441.40 and 14,846.88 is: 22,275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,622.24 : 35,441.40 = 14,846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,622.24/35,441.40 = 14,846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,622.24x = 35,441.40 × 14,846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,622.24x = 526,194,212.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,194,212.83/23,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,275.37

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