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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.20, 35,436.30 and 14,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.20, 35,436.30 and 14,897.80 is: 22,346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.20 : 35,436.30 = 14,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.20/35,436.30 = 14,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.20x = 35,436.30 × 14,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.20x = 527,922,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,922,910.14/23,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.70

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