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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.08, 35,501.52 and 14,878.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.08, 35,501.52 and 14,878.16 is: 22,314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.08 : 35,501.52 = 14,878.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.08/35,501.52 = 14,878.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.08x = 35,501.52 × 14,878.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.08x = 528,197,294.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,197,294.80/23,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,314.98

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