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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,624.40, 35,436.60 and 14,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,624.40, 35,436.60 and 14,869.20 is: 22,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,624.40 : 35,436.60 = 14,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,624.40/35,436.60 = 14,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,624.40x = 35,436.60 × 14,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,624.40x = 526,913,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,913,892.72/23,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,303.80

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