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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.79, 35,492.09 and 14,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.79, 35,492.09 and 14,848.59 is: 22,293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.79 : 35,492.09 = 14,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.79/35,492.09 = 14,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.79x = 35,492.09 × 14,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.79x = 527,007,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,007,418.41/23,639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,293.24

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