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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.08, 35,498.52 and 14,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.08, 35,498.52 and 14,876.16 is: 22,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.08 : 35,498.52 = 14,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.08/35,498.52 = 14,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.08x = 35,498.52 × 14,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.08x = 528,081,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,081,663.28/23,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,311.98

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